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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5YJYGDEE9LF••••••2020 Tesla MODEL Y
That is about average for the 2020 Tesla MODEL Y — 13 complaints per build across 22 builds.
19on this build
281on the model
22builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 6Air Bags 4Service Brakes 4Steering 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashAug 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a stationary dumpster. During the crash, the front driver-side air bag did not deploy and the front driver-side seat belt…
SteeringcrashFeb 2021
Here is a badly smashed model y in the junkyard. Https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/39229111?tenant=us&rownumber=21 it is certain that occupants would have been killed or injured. Bearing in mind the numerous model y cars that have been reported to have suspensions snap off for…
Electrical SystemApr 2025
Problem: I purchased a 2020 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, EPA-certified at 316 miles. My vehicle consistently delivers only 120–150 miles per full charge, and just ~80 miles from the recommended daily 80% → 20% SOC window. This is less than half the advertised/certified range. I…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2024
On drives longer than 40 miles, camera faults cause cruise control systems to degrade in function and then when the faults are cleared, full functionality resumes without driver alerts. Side repeater camera feeds and rear camera feeds inconsistently load, or take an extended…
WheelsSep 2024
Loud intermittent clicking in rear and front wheel at slow speeds driver side. Likely faulty spline. It's been on going for the past three years
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5YJYGDEE9LF012308 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.