Tesla Model Y VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Tesla Model Y to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

02

Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

03

Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Tesla Model Y

Every car Tesla Model Y carries a 17-character VIN, and the free decoder on this page turns it into the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture. Here is what we have on the car Tesla Model Y: years 2020 - present, body styles SUV and 1 versions in total. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the plant.

Nothing in the VIN reveals what happened to the car after it left the factory. Damage, mileage, theft entries and ownership changes are covered by a paid vehicle history report. Before you buy a car Tesla Model Y, make sure the VIN on the vehicle is identical to the one in the registration document and in the sales contract.

Tesla Model Y versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Tesla Model Y2020 - presentSUV-

Model year characters for the Tesla Model Y

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Tesla Model Y, with model years 2020 - present in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2020L
  • 2021M
  • 2022N
  • 2023P
  • 2024R
  • 2025S
  • 2026T

What the VIN reveals about a Tesla Model Y

  • The manufacturer and brand (Tesla)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Tesla Model Y

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Tesla Model Y VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Tesla Model Y built?

Our data lists model years 2020 - present across 1 version of the Tesla Model Y. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Tesla Model Y?

It is the 10th character. For the Tesla Model Y the characters to expect are L (2020), M (2021), N (2022), P (2023), R (2024), S (2025), T (2026).

How many versions of the Tesla Model Y are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Tesla Model Y?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Tesla Model Y?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Tesla Model Y free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.