Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 28.6981 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

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

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More recall homework

2023 Tesla Model Y

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2023 Tesla Model Y

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2023 Tesla Model Y

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2023 Tesla Model Y

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Model Y needs more recall homework, Model Y has more complaint activity, Model Y has more severity reports, Model Y has more open investigation signals and Model Y has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2024 Tesla Model Y 2023 Tesla Model Y Difference
Total recalls 5 16 Model Y has 11 more recalls
Total complaints 296 1,092 Model Y has 796 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 63 / 4 / 34 / 0 143 / 3 / 46 / 1 Model Y has 92 more severity reports
Defect investigations 23 29 Model Y has 6 more investigations
Open investigations 4 5 Model Y has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 57 90 Model Y has 33 more communications
Recall completion reports 30 112 Model Y has 82 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 Jan 7, 2025 May 5, 2026 Model Y has newer activity
Latest complaint Jul 15, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 Model Y has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Back Over Prevention
  • Steering
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 28.6981 kWh / 100 mi 27.5117 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $650 $600 Model Y about $50 less
Safety-rating records 2 4 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 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 electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2023 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 steering and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2024 Tesla Model Y

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Back Over Prevention: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2023 Tesla Model Y

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, 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.

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