Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 27.5117 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Electric · 27.0455 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Tesla Model Y

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2021 Tesla Model Y

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2021 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, Model Y has more complaint activity, Model Y has more severity reports 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 2022 Tesla Model Y 2021 Tesla Model Y Difference
Total recalls 19 22 Model Y has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 827 1,035 Model Y has 208 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 80 / 8 / 35 / 3 85 / 6 / 22 / 4 Model Y has 9 more severity reports
Defect investigations 29 31 Model Y has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 5 7 Model Y has 2 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 80 94 Model Y has 14 more communications
Recall completion reports 129 139 Model Y has 10 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 40 40 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint Jul 14, 2026 Jul 12, 2026 Model Y has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
 Similar focus
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 27.5117 kWh / 100 mi 27.0455 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $600 $600 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 8 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Tesla Model Y

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had forward collision avoidance and forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Tesla Model Y

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had forward collision avoidance and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Tesla Model Y

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Tesla Model Y

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

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.

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