Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Electric · 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi · Rear-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Tesla Model Y

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

Similar activity

Complaint counts are similar.

Open investigation signals

2019 Tesla Model Y

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Model Y needs more recall homework and Model Y has more open investigation signals. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Tesla Model Y 2018 Tesla Model Y Difference
Total recalls 3 0 Model Y has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 0 0 Similar
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 Similar
Defect investigations 4 0 Model Y has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 1 0 Model Y has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 11 0 Model Y has 11 more communications
Recall completion reports 24 0 Model Y has 24 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 5 0 Model Y has 5 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Jan 30, 2024 None listed Model Y has a listed date
Latest complaint None listed None listed None listed
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • No top categories listed
  • No top categories listed
None listed
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi 25.8779 kWh / 100 mi Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $600 $600 Similar
Safety-rating records 0 0 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Tesla Model Y

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Tesla Model Y

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Do you have recent maintenance and inspection records?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Tesla Model Y

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

2018 Tesla Model Y

  • General condition: service records, warning lights, leaks, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show