2021 Tesla Model Y
Sourced from 633 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of
What does a used 2021 Tesla Model Y cost?
The average asking price is $27,290 across 633 dealer listings as of November 2026. The median listing has between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, and 18% have under 50,000 miles. Among 7 Model Y model years, the 2020 averages the least ($26,491) and the 2026 the most ($48,543).
The Tesla Model Y market averages $27,290
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Tesla Model Y Safety & Reliability
The 2021 Tesla Model Y's low safety profile includes 9 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.
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.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
View at NHTSATesla, 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.
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
View at NHTSATesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model 3 and 2021 Model Y vehicles. The fisheye and narrow camera cable terminals were incorrectly installed in the cable harness connector, resulting in swapped camera views.
Swapped camera views can prevent the vehicle's cameras from detecting crossing objects and high-curvature lane lines, impairing the Autosteer and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) performance, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
View at NHTSATesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
Suspension links that separate can reduce vehicle stability and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
View at NHTSATesla, 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.
Improperly attached fasteners may prevent the seat belt retention system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
View at NHTSATesla, 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.
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
View at NHTSATesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
View at NHTSATesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
View at NHTSASource: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Tesla Model Y Fuel Economy
With 3 configurations tested, the 2021 Tesla Model Y ranges from 111 to 129 MPG combined. That's a 18 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Where to Find 2021 Tesla Model Y
If you're near California, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 43 states represented, there's likely one near you too.
Location counts cover all Tesla Model Y model years, not just 2021.