2020 – 2024 · 1 body style available
1st Gen
Best-selling vehicle in the world, worst launch build quality of any Tesla. Check which factory built it.
Tesla Model Y (2020-2024) Buyer's Guide
The first-generation Model Y (2020-2024) shares roughly three quarters of its parts with the Model 3 but adds a hatchback body, a higher seating position, and far more cargo space. It became the best-selling vehicle in the world, which makes the used supply
2025 – present · 1 body style available
2nd Gen
The Juniper refresh targeted ride and noise, and kept the turn signal stalk the Model 3 lost.
Tesla Model Y Juniper (2025+) Buyer's Guide
The Juniper refresh arrived for 2025 and targets the two things first-generation owners complained about most: ride quality and cabin noise. Tesla retuned the suspension and bushings, added acoustic glass and substantially more sound deadening, and reworked
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Frequently asked questions
What generations of the Tesla Model Y are there?
1st Gen (2020 to 2024); 2nd Gen (2025 to present).
What are the common problems with the Tesla Model Y?
Documented problems include Rear Hatch and Cargo Well Water Ingress, Heat Pump and Octovalve Fault (2021), Front Control Arm Knock. Which ones apply depends on the generation, so open the year you are considering for its recalls, complaints and a full breakdown.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Tesla Model Y?
Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.