DecodedCarsTesla Model Y
8 model years from 2020 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2020–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 357 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 43 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2023 (1,190)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 33,157 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Model Y in brief
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 114-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,363 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 357 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 423 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Tesla Model Y has 8 model years in our data, from 2020 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Owners most often report problems with the forward collision avoidance › adaptive cruise control (1,300), forward collision avoidance › automatic emergency braking (1,033), unknown or other (689).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2023 is the year to avoid.
2020 has the most recalls (24); all years together count 43 campaigns and 4,299 owner complaints.
How the 2020 Model Y compares
The 2020 Tesla Model Y is a small SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 316 miles and takes about 10 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
About the Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Tesla, Inc. since 2020. Presented in March 2019 as the company's fifth production model, the Model Y is the best-selling electric vehicle of all time, having sold more than 2.16 million units worldwide.
From the Wikipedia article "Tesla Model Y", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Model Y pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 357 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Model Y
328 owner complaints · 5 recalls · 4 fire reports · 73 crash reports
Year to avoid2023 Model Y
1,190 owner complaints · 17 recalls · 4 fire reports · 156 crash reports
Most reported: Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Model Y changes by model year
- 2027
- Longest EV range down from 357 to 328 miles
- 2026
- Longest EV range up from 337 to 357 miles
- 2025
- Longest EV range up from 320 to 337 miles
- Lightest version 439 lb heavier
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2024
- Longest EV range down from 330 to 320 miles
- 2021
- Longest EV range up from 316 to 326 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Electric | 328 mi | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | Electric | 357 mi | 188.6 in | 4,363 lb | Not rated | 8 | 423 |
| 2025 | Electric | 337 mi | 188.6 in | 4,363 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 108 |
| 2024 | Electric | 320 mi | 187 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 5 | 328 |
| 2023 | Electric | 330 mi | 187 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 17 | 1,190 |
| 2022 | Electric | 330 mi | 187 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 20 | 874 |
| 2021 | Electric | 326 mi | 187 in | 4,416 lb | Not rated | 23 | 1,093 |
| 2020 | Electric | 316 mi | – | – | ★★★★★ | 24 | 283 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Model Y
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Tesla. How we calculate this →