Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 28.7946 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

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

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More recall homework

2024 Tesla Model Y

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2024 Tesla Model Y

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2024 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 2025 Tesla Model Y 2024 Tesla Model Y Difference
Total recalls 3 5 Model Y has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 82 276 Model Y has 194 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 24 / 2 / 9 / 1 53 / 4 / 29 / 0 Model Y has 50 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 6 Model Y has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 3 4 Model Y has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 4 57 Model Y has 53 more communications
Recall completion reports 10 30 Model Y has 20 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 40 Model Y has 40 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 19, 2026 Jan 7, 2025 Model Y has newer activity
Latest complaint May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 Similar
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Back Over Prevention
 Different
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 28.7946 kWh / 100 mi 28.6981 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $650 $650 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 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 unknown or other and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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 forward collision avoidance and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Tesla Model Y

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

2024 Tesla Model Y

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Back Over Prevention: 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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