BodyMedium
Panel gaps, paint defects and water leaks (boot/seals).
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect seals and look for water ingress in the boot/frunk.
2020–2024 Tesla Model Y · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Tesla Model Y typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £680
- Worst case, everything
- £4,250
The single priciest documented job on the 2020–2024 Tesla Model Y is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £830–£4,250 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
SuspensionMedium
Control-arm knocks and early strut/bushing wear.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for clunks over bumps.
HVACMedium
Heat-pump faults affecting heating in cold weather.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Confirm cabin heating works properly.
ElectricalMedium
12V battery failure and occasional screen glitches.
Starting & charging parts£150–£650
Inspect · Check 12V battery age; test the touchscreen.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Tesla Model Y this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.