Compare two vehicles

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

Vehicle A

Electric · 27.4959 kWh / 100 mi · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

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

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More recall homework

2026 Tesla Model Y

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2026 Tesla Model Y

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2026 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 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 2026 Tesla Model Y 2025 Tesla Model Y Difference
Total recalls 6 3 Model Y has 3 more recalls
Total complaints 246 82 Model Y has 164 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 44 / 1 / 12 / 0 24 / 2 / 9 / 1 Model Y has 21 more severity reports
Defect investigations 4 4 Similar
Open investigations 3 3 Similar
Manufacturer communications 4 4 Similar
Recall completion reports 13 10 Model Y has 3 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 26, 2026 Model Y has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
 Similar focus
Fuel type Electric Electric Same
Efficiency 27.4959 kWh / 100 mi 28.7946 kWh / 100 mi Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $600 $650 Model Y about $50 less
Safety-rating records 4 2 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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?

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?

What to inspect first

2026 Tesla Model Y

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

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

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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