2024 Tesla Model Y: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2024 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2024 Tesla Model Y, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2024 Tesla Model Y
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All versions
Electronic glitches and faulty sensors
12% of owners reported a fault, mainly bodywork, electrics and infotainment, including faulty sensors and an erratic screen. Recalls covered the front suspension (127 cars) and audio system (9,471).
At the viewing: Test the screen, cameras and sensors, and check recalls in the Tesla app.
- All versions
Panel and bodywork faults
Bodywork was one of the main fault areas.
At the viewing: Look along the panel gaps and over the paint.
What to check on a 2024 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Tesla Model Y compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,922 | Tyres 20% |
| 2022 | 32,592 | Tyres 36% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score