Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by powertrain configuration
| Powertrain Group | Engine / Drivetrain | City MPGe | Hwy MPGe | Combined MPGe | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD 100% Electric | All-Electric Dual/Single Motor Automatic (A1) • Rear-Wheel Drive | 139.8564 | 118.746 | 129.4967 MPGe | 244 mi | $600 / yr |
| All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 100% Electric | All-Electric Dual/Single Motor Automatic (A1) • All-Wheel Drive | 128.5031 | 115.9063 | 122.5115 MPGe | 279 mi | $600 / yr |
| Long Range AWD 100% Electric | All-Electric Dual/Single Motor Automatic (A1) • All-Wheel Drive | 126.5829 | 116.828 | 121.9989 MPGe | 330 mi | $600 / yr |
| Performance AWD 100% Electric | All-Electric Dual/Single Motor Automatic (A1) • All-Wheel Drive | 114.9078 | 105.6138 | 110.5307 MPGe | 303 mi | $700 / yr |
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Tesla Model Y models.
Summary of 846 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2022 Tesla Model Y problems & component breakdown (140 categories) →Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
Defect Summary: 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."
Defect Summary: 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."
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