Vehicle report

2020 Tesla Model Y

Fair price, market signal, reviews, and common issues — all in one place. Tuned to ZIP 43215 (from your location).

Fair price range

$14,950

$14,050 — $15,850

high confidence

Est. out-the-door

$16,684

$15,719 — $17,649

in Ohio (7.25% tax + fees)

What's shaping this price

  • Age (6 yrs)−$33,408

    18%/yr for ev

  • Mileage (40,000)+$374

    32,000 under expected

Local market signal · 432xx

Avg days on market

45

from 52 comparable listings

30-day price trend

↓ 4.0%

cooling

Prices for this trim in 432xx are trending down — a buyer's edge right now.

Price over its life

2020 → 2026
$23.2k$31.5k$39.7k$48k$15k2020202120222023202420252026

Anchored on the original manufacturer MSRP for this trim, curved to today's typical price via segment depreciation.

Next 5 years (forecast)

2026 → 2031
$7.3k$9.8k$12.4k$15k$4.7k202620272028202920302031

Projected from today's typical price using the segment's annual depreciation rate, with a small penalty for accumulated mileage. Rough forecast — actual resale value swings with the used-car market.

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Affordability72-month loan · Ohio · 1,000 mi/mo

Potential monthly cost of ownership

Loan + insurance + gas — the three big monthly line items.

Estimated monthly total

Loan + insurance + gas

$387/mo

  • Auto loan

    72 months · 10% down · 7.5% APR (national avg)

    $233/mo

  • Insurance

    Full coverage · Ohio average for EVs

    $111/mo

  • Gas

    121 mpg combined · $5.24/gal · 1,000 mi/mo

    $43/mo

Estimated payments — actual rates depend on credit, coverage, and driving.

Long-term ownership costsDepreciation + maintenance over 5 years, assuming 12,000 mi/yr

$12,407over 5 yrs

~$2,481/yr

  • Depreciation

    $9,407

    Segment: ev

  • Maintenance

    $3,000

    segment ballpark

Depreciation projected from segment averages against today’s typical price; maintenance is an AAA-derived segment ballpark. Loan, insurance, and gas are covered in the Affordability section above.

Safety ratingsOfficial NHTSA crash-test scores + owner complaint volume20 NHTSA complaints
  • Overall

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Frontal crash

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Side crash

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

  • Rollover

    ★★★★★

    5.0 of 5

Averaged across 1 tested body/cab configuration (NHTSA scores by variant).

Safety recallsOfficial NHTSA campaigns for this year / make / model24 total
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

    22V037000 ·

  • SUSPENSION

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.

    21V912000 ·

  • SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.

    21V835000 ·

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    22V045000 · Jan 2, 2022

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles equipped with a global rear lamp and tow package configuration. A software error prevents the illumination of trailer brake lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    20V609000 ·

  • SEAT BELTS

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.

    21V389000 ·

  • SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the left and right second row seat belt retractors may not be properly attached.

    21V388000 ·

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.

    21V387000 ·

+ 16 more recalls not shown

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