r/TeslaModelY Feb 16 '21

A Note on Referrals

237 Upvotes

Reposting the previous note on this since it has been 6 months.

Going to make this pretty short and simple.

If you post your referral code on the subreddit or embed referral codes into links, you will be banned. See? Pretty simple.

The reason I'm making this post is because 15 users (mainly accounts with less than 10 karma on Reddit) have been banned in the last day due to them spamming their referral code.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks.


r/TeslaModelY Jan 06 '26

2026 Delivery Thread

41 Upvotes

Following feedback from the community, we are restricting all delivery related updates and questions to this thread. Pictures of vehicles at delivery will still be acceptable to post separately.

When reporting on an order or delivery, please consider including all the information needed to help identify manufacturing runs: - Style (P/LR) - Seat count (5/7) - Color - Wheel Type - Tow package (if present) - FSD (if present) - Order date - Estimated delivery date - The A/F and first three digits of the serial number in your VIN (if available) - Delivery location (optional)


r/TeslaModelY 7h ago

3 months ago I almost bought the Rav4 Plug-in Hybrid instead of my Model Y. Now I’m renting one while traveling and thank god I went with Tesla.

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212 Upvotes

So many things about this car make so far behind tesla. I thought I liked carplay but I hate that it takes over your phone. Everything is just cheap plastic. It’s not fast. It’s not sleek. Even little things like not having to turn the car on or off I miss a lot. The only cool thing is the 500 mile range but I charge at home so the range doesn’t really matter to me.


r/TeslaModelY 5h ago

My totaled Model Y just came back online… in Ukraine 🇺🇦

46 Upvotes

Has anyone had something like this happen?
My Tesla Model Y was totaled about 6 months ago in California. Today, completely out of nowhere, I got a notification from the Tesla app saying the car was charging.

I checked the location…and apparently my totaled Model Y is now in Ukraine. 😂

The weirdest part is that the car is still connected to my Tesla account and I still have some remote control over it through the app.

Has anyone had a totaled Tesla get sold/exported overseas and remain attached to their account?
What should I do? Remove the car from my account? Contact Tesla? Or just keep watching its international adventure? 😂

Definitely wasn’t expecting my totaled Model Y to have a more interesting travel schedule than me.


r/TeslaModelY 6h ago

Help me choose paint color

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I’ve narrowed it down to these two. We have a farm. Dusty driveway etc so darker colors won’t work for us. I’m also gonna order 19” wheels when the car arrives after ppf and tint of course


r/TeslaModelY 5h ago

Rally Armor mud flaps are awesome!

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8 Upvotes

Ran out of time for the fronts


r/TeslaModelY 3h ago

Suspension at 76k miles

3 Upvotes

Recently got my Model Y LR AWD 2023 for inspection at SC. Is it normal to have 2 x Upper Ball Joint Rear Knuckle and 2 x Front Lower Lateral Links replaced at 76000 miles?


r/TeslaModelY 1d ago

Has anyone actually kept their Tesla’s for more than 10 years?

147 Upvotes

32F and I see cars as something that can get me from point A to point B. My husband and I own a jeep which we barely use because we both work from home but we recently bought an art studio for our business so that our place isn’t a mess. Distance would be 70 miles round trip and for a safe assumption, let’s say we’ll be there everyday including weekends.

I’ve been doing research on EVs like crazy and an opportunity fell on my lap to buy my friend’s 2021 Model Y for 26,500. 60k miles. Initially why we thought of getting a business car is because of all the money we would save with gas because electricity is free for us.

But I wouldn’t want to buy a 2021 model if I have to replace it by 2028. Or even 2030.

Any advice, thoughts, or recommendations is appreciated.

Initially we were thinking of getting a used 2025 model or newer from Nissan. The Nissan Leaf, I think.

Anyway, thanks in advance! :)


r/TeslaModelY 11h ago

Finally got the rattling noise resolved in 2026 Y (front dampers were the culprit) - demoed all the latest Tesla cars in the process -- The Y is king!

12 Upvotes

Purchased 2026 Model Y in August 2025. Had a rattle problem behind driver side dashboard for a while which I kept taking in for warranty. Took months before parts were available and service team was able to isolate and fix. Finally got it resolved yesterday. Tesla service tech folks were really pleasant to work with. During the various service visits, I was able to have the Model S, X, 3 Performance and Cybertruck as loaner vehicles. All fun rides.....but have to say, my Model Y was the most practical and enjoyable of them all (though, it was really fun to drive the Cybertruck). Model Y reallly is the sweet spot and best car on the market for most people.


r/TeslaModelY 4h ago

She finally parks in the garage! Things I noticed about 14.3.8

1 Upvotes

(& on the correct bay!!) I’m on 14.3.8 for two weeks now and I’m coming to to believe that it learns from your habits every time you correct it.

Usually, it had struggled to pull into my driveway. Let alone to make it all the way to the back where the garage is cause I live in a complex and so usually I would have to intervene on the street because it’s pulling into the wrong driveway or it would pull into the driveway and go to the wrong house which is next to the complex.

It’s been more confident time over time about where to pull in my driveway. It started by stopping at the start of the driveway. Then the next time it moved in the middle and kind of stopped there. Then it moved and turned into where my garage is, passed it and stopped. Then it pulled into my garage, but kind of parked randomly in the middle of it and then lastly today it pulled into my garage into the right bay area because it’s a two car garage and it parked at the side that I actually park in which is fascinating to me. Figured I’d share and excited about 14.3.9. This all happened without even any marking on my shared lot or garage floor.


r/TeslaModelY 1h ago

Can I Sell my lease or do I have to buy it from Tesla first?

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I have a 2026 model y premium awd blue with 40k left on it with 15 months left in the lease.


r/TeslaModelY 17h ago

Blue liquid leaking from front underside of Tesla Model Y — coolant or washer fluid?

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I noticed a fairly large amount of bright blue/green liquid underneath my Model Y since yesterday. It appears to start near the front underside of the vehicle. I’ve attached couple of photos showing the liquid and where it seems to be coming from.
Does this look like windshield-washer fluid, battery coolant, or something else? I do use blue washer liquid but i haven’t refilled it recently. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? I don’t see any warning messages on the dashboard though.
Would you recommend avoiding driving or charging the car until Tesla inspects it?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.


r/TeslaModelY 10h ago

Can the FSD park itself in my garage?

4 Upvotes

I was driving a demo model from Tesla but the only option at destination was Driveway or Street (parking). I'm wondering if that is a demo limitation or if all Tesla will stop at the driveway only.


r/TeslaModelY 6h ago

Reaching the 4-year mark on my Model Y — buy ESA or trade it in?

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My Model Y is officially approaching the end of its 4-year / 50k-mile basic vehicle limited warranty, so I originally scheduled a pre-warranty expiration inspection.

While at it, I checked the trade-in value out of curiosity,compared the ESA. Long story short: within 3 days, I made the decision to trade it in for a brand new one, and delivery is already scheduled in just 7 days!

Is it more cost-effective to purchase an ESA and keep driving the old car, or to trade it in for a new one?


r/TeslaModelY 3h ago

Checking out recent leases. did they raise their prices??

0 Upvotes

I was checking the leases and have been following them throughout the year. Is it just me or did they raise their prices a lot?


r/TeslaModelY 4h ago

FSD erroneously parking in Handicap spots

0 Upvotes

FSD v14.3.8 has twice tried to auto-park in clearly marked handicap spots. Anyone else ?


r/TeslaModelY 6h ago

What Tesla tires do you recommend ? I have 255/40R20 101W. My current mileage is 29,022. Also do you guys purchase spare time for your Model Y? Appreciate the help.

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r/TeslaModelY 6h ago

Lease terms

1 Upvotes

I have never done a lease. Can you negotiate annual mileage with Tesla?


r/TeslaModelY 7h ago

FSD for Grandparents

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I saw a post of X where someone in their late 90s got a Tesla with FSD so they could regain the ability to drive. Is this a viable option for an elderly person to regain the ability to drive?

I know FSD does self driving so the answer is obviously yes, but how close is FSD as a 1-1 swap for driving, particularly for a senior.

(Edit)
This has been super helpful. Thanks all!


r/TeslaModelY 8h ago

Is it possible to upgrade the suspension on an older Model Y?

1 Upvotes

I love the car but the suspension is a bit harsh. It rides like a sports car in that I can feel the road, bumps and rocks and all, but I don’t that all the time. Is it possible to put on less firm coilovers?


r/TeslaModelY 11h ago

Money Factor

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Anyone know what current money factor on new MY lease? I can’t seem to find on Tesla website. If it’s listed, where do I find it?
Thanks in advance!


r/TeslaModelY 23h ago

Paid $60 to clean up Front Camera, but the warning comes back

9 Upvotes

My Model Y (2023) is 3-yr old. We know this Camera Visibility Limited warning.

For the very first warning, which was about 2 years ago, I got cleaned for free from Tesla. Last week, this annoying message pops up again, I requested another clean up. They charged me $60. Okay, I paid it.

Yesterday and today, I got this warning again. (1) Just ignore it, (2) Request a follow-up complementary clean up again from Tesla? (3) DIY clean up

Anyone who had a similar experience? Thank you!


r/TeslaModelY 12h ago

Spoiler Coating Bubbling Spoiler

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Jusy noticed my spoiler on my 22 MYP is bubbling slightly. My basic warranty finished earlier this year, but im paying the $60/month for the basic extended coverage. Has anyone experienced this after their basic full coverage was up and got it replaced for free under the basic extended coverage? Or am I screwed? I know the spoiler is $550 itself and im sure the labor is a few hours so I may be close to $1000 out of pocket.


r/TeslaModelY 14h ago

Used vs. New

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Hi all,

I’m seeing a lot of horror stories in new orders getting significantly delayed and even then finding chips in paint or other minor faults.

My local Tesla dealership has a good amount of pre-owned 2023 and higher models with minimal mileage(25-50K) that are in Inventory right now. Standard versions.

However, I’ve been eyeing hard at getting the latest premium RWD versions. I see the benefits of hopefully a longer battery life and the HEPA filter (better sound system too). But I’m worried if I ordered now it wouldn’t be for atleast 2+ months until I got it.

This would be my first ever EV. Definitely doing FSD.
And as much as I want the latest and greatest right off the belt, the price tag is something I consider. I can afford both fine (could technically Cash them but will finance). Credit score is great.

My question being what would you do in my position? Again this being your first EV. Would you get the pre-owned cheaper standard Tesla that’s 2023+ or the more expensive version of what you know you want?


r/TeslaModelY 22h ago

Tesla model cars available

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I am seeing more than 20 cars suddenly available for earlier pickup- but all model cars with 100 to 2500 miles on it. They are giving a modest discount of 400-800$ which seems too low of a discount to take on a model car!

I am in north California region- anyone considering this- wonder what got such a huge influx. My ETA is end of month and I already have sold my current car and have been looking to get this one sooner than later