2023 Tesla Model Y

SUVElectricAWD
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2023 Tesla Model Y

Key Specifications

Horsepower
425 hp
Torque
475 lb-ft
Electric range
279 mi
Max towing
3,500 lb
Seating
5
Cargo volume (seats up)
30.2 cu ft
Curb weight
4,555 lb
Battery capacity (gross)
67.6 kWh

Base build: Base AWD *Ltd Avail*. Figures vary by build — see each trim.

2023 Tesla Model Y trims

Trims (3)MSRP fromCompare
Base

Electric, AWD, 425 hp, 279 mi

Long Range

Electric, AWD, 425 hp, 330 mi

Performance

Electric, AWD, 455 hp, 303 mi

Each trim comes in one or more builds — drivetrain, cab and bed choices with their own price and weight. Compare ticks the trim's base build; every build is listed below.

Across all 3 builds

Horsepower
425–455 hp
Torque
475–487 lb-ft
Electric range
279–330 mi
Max towing
3,500 lb
Curb weight
4,555 lb
Seating
5
Cargo volume (seats up)
30.2 cu ft

2023 Tesla Model Y Specifications & Features

Specifications of the Base AWD *Ltd Avail* build. Figures for other trims are on their individual pages.

Engine
Electric
Horsepower
425 hp
Torque
475 lb-ft
Recommended fuel
Electricity
Battery capacity (gross)
67.6 kWh
Electric range
279 mi
Transmission
Single-Speed
Transmission detail
Automatic
Speeds
1
Drivetrain
AWD
Final drive ratio
9:1
Limited-slip differential
No
City MPGe
129 MPGe
Highway MPGe
116 MPGe
EPA size class
Small SUV 4WD
Wheelbase
113.8 in
Length
187 in
Width (without mirrors)
75.6 in
Height
63.9 in
Front track
64.4 in
Rear track
64.4 in
Ground clearance
6.6 in
Turning diameter (curb to curb)
39.8 ft
Seating
5
Front headroom
41 in
Front legroom
41.8 in
Front shoulder room
56.4 in
Front hip room
53.8 in
2nd-row headroom
39.4 in
2nd-row legroom
40.5 in
2nd-row shoulder room
54 in
2nd-row hip room
50.6 in
Cargo volume (seats up)
30.2 cu ft
Cargo volume (seats folded)
76.2 cu ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
30.2 cu ft
Curb weight
4,555 lb
Weight of fitted options
0 lb
Max towing
3,500 lb
Max trailer (dead-weight hitch)
3,500 lb
Max tongue (dead-weight hitch)
350 lb
Max trailer (weight-distributing hitch)
3,500 lb
Max tongue (weight-distributing hitch)
350 lb
Front suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear suspension
Multi-Link
Steering
Rack-Pinion
Brakes
4-Wheel Disc
ABS
4-Wheel
Front disc brakes
Yes
Rear disc brakes
Yes
Front rotor diameter
14 in
Rear rotor diameter
13.2 in
Hill descent control
No
Hill start assist
Yes
Front wheel diameter
19 in
Front wheel width
9.5 in
Rear wheel diameter
19 in
Rear wheel width
9.5 in
Front wheel material
Aluminum
Rear wheel material
Aluminum
Front tire size
P255/45WR19
Rear tire size
P255/45WR19
Basic warranty (years)
4 yr
Basic warranty (miles)
50,000 mi
Basic warranty unlimited miles
No
Powertrain warranty (years)
8 yr
Powertrain warranty (miles)
120,000 mi
Powertrain warranty unlimited miles
No
Corrosion warranty (years)
12 yr
Corrosion warranty unlimited miles
Yes
Roadside assistance (years)
4 yr
Roadside assistance (miles)
50,000 mi
EV/hybrid battery warranty (years)
8 yr
EV/hybrid battery warranty (miles)
120,000 mi
EV/hybrid battery warranty unlimited miles
No
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal crash
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal (driver)
5 / 5
NHTSA frontal (passenger)
5 / 5
NHTSA side crash
5 / 5
NHTSA side barrier
5 / 5
NHTSA side pole
5 / 5
NHTSA rollover
5 / 5
NHTSA rollover risk
7.9%

2023 Tesla Model Y builds & prices (3)

Tick up to 4 builds — from this or any other vehicle — to compare them spec by spec.

  • $47,740
  • $48,990
  • $52,490

2023 Tesla Model Y recalls (17)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns issued for the 2023 Tesla Model Y. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific car has had the remedy applied.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSAug 3, 2026 NHTSA 26V507000 · 20,349 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 15, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREMay 3, 2026 NHTSA 26V283000 · 218,868 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMFeb 13, 2025 NHTSA 25V092000 · 376,241 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJan 5, 2025 NHTSA 25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSDec 16, 2024 NHTSA 24V935000 · 696,281 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHJul 23, 2024 NHTSA 24V554000 · 1,849,638 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICESMay 27, 2024 NHTSA 24V376000 · 125,233 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELJan 29, 2024 NHTSA 24V051000 · 2,193,869 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAJan 21, 2024 NHTSA 24V035000 · 199,575 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Risk: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-002.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWAREDec 11, 2023 NHTSA 23V838000 · 2,031,220 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAJul 13, 2023 NHTSA 23V489000 · 1,337 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.

Risk: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYJun 18, 2023 NHTSA 23V434000 · 26 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.

Risk: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.

Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the pyrotechnic battery disconnect, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-16-005.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARMay 29, 2023 NHTSA 23V385000 · 137 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSFeb 26, 2023 NHTSA 23V130000 · 3,470 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.

Risk: A loose seat frame bolt may reduce the seat belt system's performance, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-13-001.

STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERINGFeb 14, 2023 NHTSA 23V085000 · 362,758 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Risk: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKETDec 4, 2022 NHTSA 22V895000 · 26 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model Y vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may not have been properly attached to the sub-frame.

Risk: A loose fastener can allow the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-31-002.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTSNov 14, 2022 NHTSA 22V844000 · 321,628 vehicles

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

Risk: A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.

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Specifications, pricing and equipment from manufacturer data as published for the US market; recalls and crash ratings from NHTSA. Figures are as published at launch and may differ from a specific vehicle.