2026 Tesla Model Y - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2026 Tesla Model Y belongs to a Tesla Model Y lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2021 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Model Y entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic (a1). This 2026 car is the most recent Tesla Model Y model year on record.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 120,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 16 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Average" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
It returns 134 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $550.
Quick Specs
| Efficiency | 134 MPGe combined |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 120,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $550 |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 4 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.