Does the 2020 Tesla Model Y have any recalls?

The 2020 Tesla Model Y has 23 open NHTSA recalls on record. Components involved include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE; SUSPENSION; SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS.

Ridekick price intelligence

2020 Tesla Model Y Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP

Q: What is a fair price for a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price for a used 2020 Tesla Model Y is about $25,798, within a typical market range of $24,789 to $28,660.

Q: How much should I pay for each 2020 Tesla Model Y trim?

Long Range: ~$25,635; Performance: ~$26,476.

Q: What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The out-the-door price (vehicle price plus state sales/use tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee) for a 2020 Tesla Model Y runs about $26,109 in MT to $28,534 in NJ, depending on your state's taxes and fees. Local taxes can add more.

Q: How much can you negotiate on a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Negotiating leverage on a 2020 Tesla Model Y rates 45/100 (moderate). ~53 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

Q: What does the dealer pay for a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) for a 2020 Tesla Model Y is roughly $48,751–$50,870 — modeled as its $52,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. This is an estimate; actual invoice varies by manufacturer incentives and holdback.

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Fair market price

$25,798

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Fair price is in the typical market range

$18,549$33,900

Typical market range: $24,789–$28,660
Ridekick fair price: $25,798
Original MSRP range: $52,990–$68,600

Buyer context

Market pulse

Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.

Negotiating leverage

moderate leverage / 100

~53 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$48,751–$50,870

Estimated dealer invoice — about $52,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

Trim	Fair price	MSRP	Est. dealer cost
Long Range	$25,635	$52,990	$48,751–$50,870
Performance	$26,476	$60,990	$56,111–$58,550
base	—	$68,600	$63,112–$65,856

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price

Trim

$22,198$47,118$72,037

Fair price

Long Range

$25,635

Performance

$26,476

base

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All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2020 Tesla Model Y runs about $26,109 in MT to $28,534 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

State	Sales/use tax	Doc + title + reg	Out-the-door
CA	$1,870	$110+	$27,778
TX	$1,612	$332	$27,742
FL	$1,548	$1,074+	$28,420
NY	$1,032	$371	$27,201
PA	$1,548	$587	$27,933
IL	$1,612	$683	$28,093
OH	$1,483	$444	$27,725
GA	$1,806	$637	$28,241
NC	$774	$793	$27,365
WA	$1,677	$215+	$27,690
OR	$0	$525	$26,323

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

23 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

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.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

Campaign 22V037000 · 27/01/2022

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.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.

Campaign 21V912000 · 21/11/2021

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.

Remedy: Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.

Campaign 21V835000 · 25/10/2021

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."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

Campaign 22V045000 · 01/02/2022

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."

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and has released the firmware update over-the-air (OTA) to vehicles as of September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-00-002.

Campaign 20V609000 · 30/09/2020

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.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.

Campaign 21V389000 · 25/05/2021

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.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-002.

Campaign 21V388000 · 25/05/2021

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.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.

Campaign 21V387000 · 25/05/2021

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

Campaign 21V846000 · 29/10/2021

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020 Model Y vehicles. The bolts connecting the front upper control arm and steering knuckle may have not been properly tightened, allowing the upper control arm to detach from the steering knuckle.

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, tighten the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-31-012.

Campaign 20V709000 · 17/11/2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Campaign 22V050000 · 02/02/2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

Campaign 22V063000 · 04/02/2022

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is a fair price for a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $25,798, within a typical market range of $24,789 to $28,660.

Is the 2020 Tesla Model Y cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $52,990, so a fair used price is roughly $27,192 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $26,109 in MT to $28,534 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

There are about 53 days of national market supply for the 2020 Tesla Model Y — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

How much can you negotiate on a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Negotiating leverage rates 45/100 (moderate). ~53 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.

What does the dealer pay for a 2020 Tesla Model Y?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $48,751–$50,870 — its $52,990 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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