Tesla Model Y years to avoid and best years
Data as of .
By model year
| Year | Recalls | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 126.3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 115.3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 116 |
| 2023 → | 17 | 118.7 |
| 2022 → | 20 | 121.3 |
| 2021 → | 23 | 121.7 |
| 2020 → | 24 | 117.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 255/45R19 (19-inch), 255/40R20 (20-inch), 255/35R21 (Performance 21-inch front) front / 255/45R19 (19-inch), 255/40R20 (20-inch), 275/35R21 (Performance 21-inch rear) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 21V-912 covers certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles whose front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate; Tesla Service inspects and replaces knuckles as necessary, and the campaign lists 826 vehicles. Recall 21V-835 covers certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles whose front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen and allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame. Recall 23V-838 covers 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Autosteer versions up to the remedy software; NHTSA states that in certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature. The Autosteer campaign lists 2,031,220 vehicles across those models. Recall 24V-554 covers certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles whose hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood after the hood has been opened; an unlatched hood can fully open and obstruct the driver's view. That campaign lists 1,849,638 vehicles across those models.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 255/45R19 (19-inch), 255/40R20 (20-inch), 255/35R21 (Performance 21-inch front) front / 255/45R19 (19-inch), 255/40R20 (20-inch), 275/35R21 (Performance 21-inch rear) rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 25V-690 covers certain 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles whose battery pack contactors may fail, causing a loss of drive power; Tesla Service replaces the contactors, and the campaign lists 12,963 vehicles across those two model lines. Recall 25V-410 covers certain 2026 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles whose fasteners attaching the seat back to the seat bottom may have been improperly tightened, so the seat may not properly restrain the occupant; the campaign lists 48 vehicles across those models. Recall 26V-558 covers certain 2026 Model Y vehicles whose front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly tightened, allowing the lateral link to loosen or separate from the sub-frame; the campaign lists 19 vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What generation is the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
First generation (2020-2025), before the Juniper refresh.
How much can a US Tesla Model Y tow?
With the factory tow package, Tesla's Model Y manual lists a maximum of 3,500 lbs and a 350 lb maximum tongue weight. Lower limits apply to specific combinations of wheel size and passenger count: the 2020-2024 manual caps 20-inch cars at 2,300 lbs with four or five occupants and does not permit towing at all on 20-inch wheels with six or seven.