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2023 Tesla

Model Y AWD

Auto (A1)

Tesla Model Y: best and worst years
2023 Tesla Model Y AWD

Closest available photo (2025 model year); you're viewing the 2023.

2025 photoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
ElectricEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
390
Power to weight
0.099 hp/lb
Motor kW
91EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
116 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
129 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
123 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
10/10
Elec. Range
279 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
30 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
9.4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
131.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 8.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
64 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,924 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA26002Openopened Mar 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  • PE25012Openopened Oct 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  • AQ25002Openopened Aug 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  • PE24033opened Jan 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  • PE24031opened Oct 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  • RQ24009Openopened Apr 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  • EA24001Openopened Feb 1, 2024STEERING

    Loss of steering control

  • PE23014opened Jul 28, 2023STEERING

    Loss of steering control

  • and 4 more

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

72 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 24, 2025SUSPENSIONSB-25-31-004

    A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may be related to incorrect tire pressures, degraded ball joints, bushings or damaged suspension links. If the feature determines that an inspection at a Tesla Service Center is required, a customer-facing alert will appear on the touchscreen.

  • Apr 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSB-24-17-005

    On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.

  • Feb 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSB-25-17-005

    On some Model Y vehicles, the center high mounted stop light may cause interference with the power supply line for the High Voltage Controller (HVC), which can falsely trigger High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) alerts HVP_w026_HvilFault or BMS_a036_SW_HvpHvilFault.

  • Oct 25, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYSB-24-11-006

    On certain Model Y vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear primary body seals might cause wind noise in the cabin.

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.38_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • and 64 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
8 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.