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1st generation (original body) · 2020–2024 · Compact electric crossover SUV (5- or 7-seat)

2023 Tesla Model Y parts and specs

Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place.

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Quick facts

Engine oil
None, fully electric
Battery
Group 85B24LS (JIS) 12V lead-acid, early builds only; see notes
Tire size
255/45R19 (base trim)
Wiper blades
26" / 20"
Max towing
3,500 lbs
Cabin filter
Tesla 1107681-00-A / -C (two filters required, sold individually; shared with Model 3)

Specifications for the 2020–2024 Model Y

Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval

Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded

Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque

Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths

Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals

Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types

Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes

Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities

Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval

Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid

Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes

Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy

These specifications are shared across every Model Y of the 1st generation (original body) generation. See the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y overview for the full picture, or the Tesla Model Y guide to compare every generation.

What changed for the 2023 Tesla Model Y

  • 20234680 Standard Range AWD sold publicly April–September; last full year of the original body

Known problems with the 2023 Tesla Model Y

3 of the 8 issues we track for the 2020–2024 generation are documented against the 2023 model year, and 3 carry a recall or service bulletin.

  • Heat pump failures / loss of cabin heat in cold weather

    moderateNHTSA 22V-050 (software, OTA)

    Model Y's heat pump could lose heating in sub-freezing weather. One cause was software that let the electronic expansion valve (EXV) drift open and damage the compressor over time, fixed by over-the-air recall 22V-050 on 2020–2022 cars. Separate hardware failures (EXV controller, sensor, or compressor) also occur outside the recall, showing up as no heat, poor defrost, and a snowflake icon; out-of-warranty repairs can be expensive.

    Typical cost: Free (OTA software recall / warranty); $1,500–$4,000 for out-of-warranty heat pump or compressor hardware

  • Suspension fastener and knuckle recalls (early builds)

    majorNHTSA 20V-709, 21V-835, 21V-912, 22V-895

    Three separate recalls hit early Model Y suspensions: front upper control arm-to-knuckle bolts that may not have been torqued (2020 cars, 20V-709), front lateral link fasteners that could loosen (2020–2021, 21V-835, and again on a batch of 2023 cars, 22V-895), and front/rear suspension knuckles that could fracture (2020–2022, 21V-912). All are free inspect-and-fix at a service center. If you're buying a used early Model Y, run the VIN through Tesla's recall lookup.

    Typical cost: Free under recall

  • Steering wheel fastener recall (loose steering wheel)

    majorNHTSA 23V-385 (steering wheel); 23V-130 (seat-back bolts)

    After two viral incidents of steering wheels coming off in drivers' hands, Tesla recalled certain 2022–2023 Model Ys whose steering wheel retaining bolt may not have been installed or torqued. The fix is a free inspection and proper bolt torque. NHTSA's related investigation (PE23-003) closed after Tesla's remedy. A related 2022–2023 recall (23V-130) covered second-row seat-back frame bolts that may not have been torqued.

    Typical cost: Free under recall

5 more issues reported in other 2020–2024 years
  • Brake caliper bolt recall — 2020–2021
  • Seat belt fastener recalls — 2020–2021
  • 12V lead-acid battery early death (pre-2022 builds) — 2020–2021 (lead-acid builds)
  • Upper control arm / front suspension creaks and clunks — 2020–2022
  • Panel gaps, paint, and trim quality on early builds (soft note) — 2020–2021 (most reports)

Full detail, costs and sources on the Tesla Model Y problems and years to avoid guide.

Which powertrains were offered in the 2023 Model Y?

PowertrainTrimsOilOil capacity
Long Range AWD (dual motor)Long Range, front induction + rear permanent-magnet motor; EPA range 316–330 mi depending on year and wheelsN/ANone (EV)
Performance (dual motor)Performance, staggered 21-in Überturbine wheels, lowered suspension, larger rear brake usage; EPA range 291–303 miN/ANone (EV)
Standard Range AWD (4680 structural pack)'Model Y AWD', Austin-built with 4680 cells and structural battery pack; EPA range 279 mi. Sold to employees/Texas buyers from April 2022, to the general public April–September 2023N/ANone (EV)

About the Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y is the compact electric crossover that became the world's best-selling vehicle in 2023, and for owners it is a maintenance oddity: no oil changes, no spark plugs, no transmission service, but tires, wipers, cabin filters, and the low-voltage battery still wear out, and the tires wear fast because the car weighs about 4,400 lbs and makes instant torque. The original body (2020–2024) launched with Long Range AWD and Performance versions, added a short-lived Standard Range RWD in early 2021, a Texas-built 4680-cell Standard Range AWD in 2022–2023, and an RWD base model for 2024. Early cars (through late 2021) use a conventional 12V lead-acid battery that commonly dies in 2–4 years; later cars switched to a long-lived Tesla-proprietary ~16V lithium-ion unit.

The heavily revised 'Juniper' Model Y arrived for 2025 with new suspension, a light-bar front end, and mostly carried-over service items. Recalls have been frequent but most are over-the-air software fixes; the ones that need a shop visit are the early suspension/seat-belt/brake-caliper fastener recalls and the 2022–2023 steering-wheel fastener recall. Owners look things up here mostly for tire sizes and pressures per wheel option (19-inch Gemini, 20-inch Induction, staggered 21-inch Überturbine), 12V battery type by build date, and the two-filter cabin air filter replacement.

For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the full Tesla Model Y guide.

Other Tesla Model Y years

20252024202220212020
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