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Used Tesla Model Y: prices, battery health and what to check

Best-selling used EV SUV: about $32,600 median asking ($26,500 for 2020 up to $39,000 for 2025). Biggest thing to check: the heat pump and climate system on 2020-2022 cars, plus the suspension and brake recalls. Prices are dealer asking prices from October 2026 listings, not sale prices, so expect to negotiate.

Used Tesla Model Y prices by model year

Dealer asking prices by model year, rounded to $100 (two CarGurus readings shown as a range where they differ)
Model year	Average asking (CarGurus)	Median asking (CarWhere)
2020	$26,200 to $26,700	$27,100
2021	$26,700 to $27,000	$27,700
2022	$29,900 to $31,200	$30,700
2023	$33,100 to $33,600	$34,000
2024	$36,700 to $37,100	$37,600
2025	$38,900 to $39,000	$40,000
2026	$49,000

Our price ranges, rounded to $500:

2020-2021: $26,000 to $28,000
2022-2023: $29,500 to $34,000
2024-2025: $36,500 to $40,000

CarGurus nationwide average asking price: $32,656 across 4,603 listings (Oct 6, 2026); 12-month low average $28,885.
CarWhere median advertised price: $32,591 across 6,802 listings (Oct 2026), flat since August; 46 days on market.
Recurrent: median price $33,490 and 15 days to sell for the Model Y, June to September 2026; a 2020 Model Y averaged $26,363 in its September listing data (+2.9% since June).
iSeeCars: 1 to 5 year old Model Y averaged $32,916 in June 2026, up 12.0% from a year earlier.

Asking prices. A 2026 Model Y averages $48,981 on CarGurus, close to what comparable new trims cost, so a low-mileage 2026 'used' car is not a clear bargain; compare with a new-car quote. CarEdge's undated table runs about $1,000 to $4,000 below CarGurus, CarWhere and (for 2020) Recurrent; those three dated sources agree with each other.

Battery health

Across all EVs: Geotab (about 22,700 EVs, 21 models; press release Jan 13 2026; blog Apr 28 2026): average battery degradation is 2.3% a year, up from 1.8% in Geotab's earlier study (Geotab's page dates that study 2023 in one place and 2024 in another). Cars that DC fast charge on under 12% of sessions lose 1.5% a year; over 12% lose 2.5% a year. Hot-climate cars lose about 0.4% a year more than mild-climate cars.

Recurrent community data: a Model Y keeps 96% of original range after 3 years and 95% after 5 years; range at 32F is about 79% of rated, at 90F about 95%.
Recurrent: Standard Range Model Y cars generally use LFP cells (can be charged to 100% daily); Long Range and Performance use NCA (80-90% daily).
Recurrent (June 2024, 13,000 Teslas): no statistically significant range-loss difference between heavy and light DC fast charging so far.
Tesla app range check, a roughly 24-hour Service Mode battery test, or Recurrent Battery History (see Model 3 entry for caveats).
NHTSA battery-related campaigns: 23V434 (2023 pyrotechnic battery disconnect) and 25V690 (2026 Model Y battery pack contactors). No pack-fire campaign in the data.

Warranty and whether it transfers

Tesla Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty (U.S. document effective 2026/09/01): Model 3 and Model Y Standard or Standard Range Plus 8 years or 100,000 miles; Long Range or Performance 8 years or 120,000 miles; each with minimum 70% retention of battery capacity. Tesla also covers damage from a battery fire.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty is transferable at no cost to any person who lawfully takes ownership after the first retail purchaser. Tesla may void the warranty on vehicles with salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk or similar branded titles or that an insurer declared a total loss. Warranty service is only in the original Warranty Region (U.S. and Canada count as one).
This is Tesla's current document (effective 2026/09/01). Its 'older terms apply by purchase date' sentence is written only for Model S and Model X; Recurrent's guides list the same tiers for Model 3 and Model Y (8 years/100,000 miles for Standard Range, 8 years/120,000 for Long Range and Performance), but confirm the exact terms for a specific VIN and in-service date.

We could not confirm on Tesla's own documents whether the battery warranty transfers to a second owner, so confirm it by VIN with a dealer before you buy. The clock always runs from the car's original in-service date.

Recalls and known issues

NHTSA recall campaigns worth asking about (run the VIN to see which apply to a specific car)
Campaign	What it is	Model years	Status
21V912	Front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture	2020-2022 Model Y
20V709	Front upper control arm to steering knuckle bolts may not be tightened properly	2020 Model Y
21V387	Brake caliper bolts may be loose	2020-2021 Model Y (and 2019-2021 Model 3)
22V895 / 21V835	Front suspension lateral link fasteners may not be properly attached	2023 Model Y (22V895); 2020-2021 Model Y (21V835)
22V050000	A software error may open a heat pump valve and trap refrigerant in the evaporator, reducing windshield defrosting performance (NHTSA wording; Recurrent describes it as cutting cabin heat in cold weather). Fixed over the air	2020-2022 Model Y
25V690 / 26V558	Battery pack contactors may fail (25V690); front suspension lateral link fasteners may be loose (26V558)	2026 Model Y
documented, not a recall	Early cars had uneven fit and finish (panel gaps, paint, rear-hatch alignment) and some climate-system issues
26V507	Headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output (FMVSS 108); Tesla replaces the headlights	2020-2023 Model Y (and 2017-2023 Model 3)	Filed Aug 5, 2026; 20,349 vehicles across Model 3 and Model Y (NHTSA). Owner letters expected Oct 3, 2026.
23V838	Autosteer driver-monitoring update (December 2023, over the air)	2020-2023 Model Y (and 2017-2023 Model 3)

Check any car by VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup and ask for the dealer work order, not just a "recall done" note.

Range and charging

EPA-rated range by model year (fueleconomy.gov), lowest to highest version
Model year	EPA range
2020	291 to 316 miles
2021	244 to 326 miles
2022	244 to 330 miles
2023	279 to 330 miles
2024	260 to 320 miles
2025	277 to 337 miles
2026	294 to 357 miles

Recurrent lists peak charging of about 225 to 250 kW and 12 to 17 minutes to add 100 miles.
Native Tesla (NACS) port: full Supercharger network access with no adapter.

All Model Y years have a heat pump (Recurrent).

What to check before you buy a used Tesla Model Y

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: on 2020-2022 cars the suspension knuckle (21V912), control-arm bolt and caliper-bolt campaigns need a shop visit.
On 2020-2022 cars, test the heat and windshield defrost in cold weather, or confirm the heat-pump software campaign (22V050000, 2020-2022 Model Y) was applied.
Ask for a battery health reading and which pack chemistry the car has (LFP vs NCA).
If you want the third row, physically fold the second row and confirm it exists; it was a limited option and the seats are small.
Know pre-Juniper (2020-2024) vs Juniper (2025 and newer): light bar, ventilated seats, rear screen.
Check the software menu for which Autopilot/FSD features are enabled; do not trust the listing.
Inspect panel gaps, paint, rear hatch alignment, power liftgate, cameras and touchscreen; confirm a clean title for the Tesla warranty to apply.

Keep reading

The used EV checklist: the steps for any used EV, from battery reports to fees.
How long EV batteries last and what a replacement costs.
The new Tesla Model Y: price, range and specs.
Fact-checked: EV batteries don't last long (false) and replacing an EV battery costs $25,000 (false).
Every used EV we track, and what your state still pays on a used EV.

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Questions people ask

How much does a used Tesla Model Y cost?

About $32,600 median asking price in October 2026 dealer listings. By model year: 2020-2021 $26,000 to $28,000; 2022-2023 $29,500 to $34,000; 2024-2025 $36,500 to $40,000. These are asking prices, so expect to negotiate.

What is the biggest thing to check on a used Tesla Model Y?

The heat pump and climate system on 2020-2022 cars, plus the suspension and brake recalls. Run the VIN for open recalls and get a battery health reading before you agree on a price.

Which recalls should I ask about on a used Tesla Model Y?

Start with 21V912 (front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, 2020-2022 Model Y); 20V709 (front upper control arm to steering knuckle bolts may not be tightened properly, 2020 Model Y); 21V387 (brake caliper bolts may be loose, 2020-2021 Model Y (and 2019-2021 Model 3)). Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to a specific car and ask for proof of the repair.

How far does a used Tesla Model Y go on a charge?

EPA-rated range runs from 244 miles (2021, the shortest-range version) to 357 miles (2026), depending on year and battery. An older car will have lost some capacity, so ask for a battery health reading.

Sources: Recurrent used-EV guide: Tesla Model Y (real-world battery data, buying tips; (c)2026), Recurrent: Which electric vehicles have heat pumps (undated, (c)2026), CarGurus used Tesla Model Y listings page: nationwide average price and average price by model year (page data dated Oct 6-7, 2026; asking prices, dealer fees excluded), CarWhere market page (U.S. dealer live-listing medians, advertised asking prices, as of October 2026): tesla/model-y, CarWhere Tesla Model Y depreciation curve: median advertised price by model year, computed 2026-10-10, Recurrent: Used Electric Car Prices & Market Report, Q4 2026 (published 2026-09-30), iSeeCars used car prices study (June 2026 data, published 2026-07-21), Recurrent: Impacts of fast charging, 13,000 Teslas, 160,000 data points (2024-06-11), Recurrent: Checking Tesla battery health (2025-11-03), Tesla New Vehicle Limited Warranty, U.S., effective 2026/09/01 (Model 3 and Model Y battery and drive unit terms, transfer clause), Recurrent used-EV guide: Tesla Model 3 (real-world battery data, buying tips; (c)2026), TheChargePort Supercharger access guide (compatibility verified 2026-07-19; network figures 2026-09-24)