Extended warranty worthiness profile

2021 Tesla Model Y

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

1,036complaint reports

22recall campaigns

94manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

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Model-year reading

What the 2021 record can and cannot say

Owners submitted 1,036 complaints for the 2021 Tesla Model Y in this database. That count lands 474 above the median year in this model file, without adjusting for sales or time on the road.

The leading tag is Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control, attached to 404 reports. Its 39% share points toward a contract section worth reading, not the next component destined to fail.

The largest applicable parts midpoint belongs to EV traction battery replacement at $13,000. Coverage has value only if the administrator accepts both the component and the cause.

Vehicle configuration

2021 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 3 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSmall SUV

Fuel choicesElectric

Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Rear-wheel drive

Engine rangeNo combustion engine

EPA efficiency111 to 129 MPGe; 244 to 326 miles electric range

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
EV traction battery replacement	EV Powertrain	$7,992-$29,272
EV drive unit replacement	EV Powertrain	$3,744-$17,204
EV onboard charger replacement	EV Powertrain	$1,496-$8,136
EV thermal management repair	EV Powertrain	$872-$6,136
Steering rack replacement	Steering	$2,164-$2,584
Strut and control arm repair	Suspension	$946-$4,495
Infotainment display or head unit replacement	Electrical and Electronic	$624-$4,445
AC compressor replacement	Air Conditioning	$946-$3,407
AC evaporator replacement	Climate control	$1,190-$2,029
Electronic control module replacement	Electrical and Electronic	$474-$3,186

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