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Buying a used 2020 Tesla Model Y? Check these 24 recalls first

24 NHTSA recalls · 276 owner complaints on file

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 24 recalls in this group. Suspension bolts, fasteners, and potentially fracturing knuckles are prominent hardware concerns, together with brake caliper bolts and seat belt attachments. Trailer brake lights, taillights, defrosting, and driver assistance behavior also appear; warning chimes and display issues add further verification points. Its 276 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 105 concerning forward collision avoidance, 55 classified as unknown or other, 37 involving vehicle speed control, and 35 concerning service brakes.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Request suspension bolt, fastener, and knuckle recall repair records.
3. Verify brake caliper and seat belt attachment remedies.
4. Check taillights and trailer brake light function if equipped for towing.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Tesla dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2020 Tesla Model Y

What owners have reported to NHTSA

276 complaints filed for this model year, including 47 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 25 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2025
• 2026
• All Model Y recalls