Tesla Model Y Repair Cost Guide

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Comprehensive repair cost data for the 2020-2025 Tesla Model Y, compiled from 8 industry sources (6 high-confidence). Covers 12 common repair types with OEM vs aftermarket parts pricing, labor hour estimates, and paint costs.

Repair Range

$150-$6,500

Body Labor

$135/hr

Paint Labor

$140/hr

Annual Maint.

$280/yr

Damage Severity Cost Ranges

Minor

$500-$1,500

Single panel scratch, small dent, minor scuff

Moderate

$3,000-$8,000

Bumper replacement with sensor calibration, panel repair with paint, glass replacement

Major

$8,000-$15,000

Multiple panel damage, structural involvement, sensor recalibration

Common Repairs & Costs

Repair

Parts

Labor

Paint

Total

ADAS

Front Bumper Repair

Front bumper repair and repaint (minor damage: scuffs, light scratches)

3-8 hrs

Front bumper repair and repaint (minor damage: scuffs, light scratches)

$0-$200

$500-$1,500

$250-$500

$750-$2,000

Parts: $0-$200 Labor: $500-$1500 Paint: $250-$500

Front Bumper Replacement

Front bumper cover replacement with paint and sensor reinstallation

2-5 hrs

Front bumper cover replacement with paint and sensor reinstallation

$500-$1,200

AM: $200-$700

$150-$500

$300-$600

$1,200-$2,300

Yes

Parts: $500-$1200 Labor: $150-$500 Paint: $300-$600 ADAS calibration required

Rear Bumper Replacement

Rear bumper cover replacement with paint and sensor reinstallation

2-4 hrs

Rear bumper cover replacement with paint and sensor reinstallation

$400-$800

$150-$450

$300-$600

$1,500-$3,000

Yes

Parts: $400-$800 Labor: $150-$450 Paint: $300-$600 ADAS calibration required

Fender Replacement

Front fender replacement with paint (aluminum)

2-4 hrs

Front fender replacement with paint (aluminum)

$400-$800

AM: $235-$450

$300-$700

$300-$600

$800-$2,500

Parts: $400-$800 Labor: $300-$700 Paint: $300-$600

Door Replacement

Complete door assembly replacement including glass, handle, and electronics

3-5 hrs

Complete door assembly replacement including glass, handle, and electronics

$800-$1,400

$400-$1,200

$500-$1,000

$2,800-$6,500

Yes

Parts: $800-$1400 Labor: $400-$1200 Paint: $500-$1000 ADAS calibration required

Windshield Replacement

Windshield replacement with Autopilot camera calibration

1.5-3 hrs

Windshield replacement with Autopilot camera calibration

$500-$1,500

$200-$500

$900-$1,800

Yes

Parts: $500-$1500 Labor: $200-$500 ADAS calibration required

Mirror Replacement

Side mirror assembly replacement

0.5-1 hrs

Side mirror assembly replacement

$300-$500

$100-$200

$50-$150

$300-$700

Parts: $300-$500 Labor: $100-$200 Paint: $50-$150

Headlight Replacement

LED headlight assembly replacement

0.5-1.5 hrs

LED headlight assembly replacement

$900-$1,200

AM: $200-$500

$100-$300

$400-$1,000

Parts: $900-$1200 Labor: $100-$300

Quarter Panel Replacement

Quarter panel repair or replacement (welded panel, major body work)

10-25 hrs

Quarter panel repair or replacement (welded panel, major body work)

$500-$1,500

$1,500-$3,500

$500-$1,000

$2,500-$6,000

Parts: $500-$1500 Labor: $1500-$3500 Paint: $500-$1000

Minor Scratch Repair

Minor scratch or scuff repair and blend

1-4 hrs

Minor scratch or scuff repair and blend

$0-$50

$200-$600

$100-$200

$300-$800

Parts: $0-$50 Labor: $200-$600 Paint: $100-$200

Paintless Dent Repair

Paintless dent repair (PDR) for minor dents without paint damage

0.5-3 hrs

Paintless dent repair (PDR) for minor dents without paint damage

$0-$0

$150-$600

Parts: $0-$0 Labor: $150-$600

Roof Glass Replacement

Panoramic glass roof panel replacement

1.5-3 hrs

Panoramic glass roof panel replacement

$800-$1,800

$200-$500

$1,500-$3,500

Parts: $800-$1800 Labor: $200-$500

Labor Rate Breakdown

Body

$135/hr

Paint

$140/hr

Mechanical

$155/hr

Frame

$160/hr

Tesla-certified shops charge $100-$250/hr; Tesla service centers up to $305/hr in some states

Labor rates vary significantly by location. View rates for your state.

Parts Pricing: OEM vs Aftermarket

Part

OEM Price

Aftermarket

Savings

Front Bumper Cover

Front bumper cover (unpainted)

$500-$1,200

$200-$700

-47%

OEM: $500-$1200 | AM: $200-$700 (-47%)

Rear Bumper Cover

Rear bumper cover (unpainted)

$400-$800

$200-$500

-42%

OEM: $400-$800 | AM: $200-$500 (-42%)

Front Fender

Front fender panel (aluminum, unpainted)

$400-$800

$235-$450

-43%

OEM: $400-$800 | AM: $235-$450 (-43%)

Door Shell

Door shell (outer skin, unpainted)

$800-$1,400

$500-$900

-36%

OEM: $800-$1400 | AM: $500-$900 (-36%)

Headlight Assembly

Full LED headlight assembly

$900-$1,200

$200-$500

-67%

OEM: $900-$1200 | AM: $200-$500 (-67%)

Side Mirror Assembly

Exterior mirror assembly with heating element

$300-$500

$150-$350

-38%

OEM: $300-$500 | AM: $150-$350 (-38%)

Windshield

Front windshield glass with Autopilot camera area

$800-$1,500

$300-$700

-57%

OEM: $800-$1500 | AM: $300-$700 (-57%)

Panoramic Roof Glass

Panoramic roof glass panel

$1,000-$1,800

$500-$1,000

-46%

OEM: $1000-$1800 | AM: $500-$1000 (-46%)

ADAS Calibration Requirements

The Tesla Model Y is equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that may require recalibration after certain repairs. This adds significant cost to bumper replacements, windshield replacements, and structural repairs.

Front Bumper Replacement Calibration: $500-$2000

Required

Rear Bumper Replacement

Required

Door Replacement

Required

Windshield Replacement Calibration: $200-$500

Required

Autopilot cameras and sensors require recalibration after bumper/fender/glass repairs ($500-$2000)

Common Damage Patterns

Front Bumper Damage

Very Common

Front bumper scratches, scuffs, and cracks from parking incidents

Typical cost $750-$3,000

Most common Turo rental damage type. Sensor recalibration adds significant cost

Rear Bumper Damage

Common

Rear bumper damage from parking lot incidents and low-speed collisions

Typical cost $1,500-$3,000

Door Dings And Dents

Very Common

Door dings, dents, and parking lot damage

Typical cost $150-$1,500

PDR viable for many cases at $150-$600; paint damage requires body work at $800+

Side Mirror Damage

Common

Side mirror damage from tight spaces and lane drift

Typical cost $300-$700

Wheel And Tire Curbing

Very Common

Wheel curb rash and tire sidewall damage

Typical cost $200-$500

Per wheel; Uberturbine and Induction wheels are prone to curbing

Windshield Cracks

Moderate

Windshield cracks from road debris

Typical cost $900-$1,800

Fender Damage

Common

Fender dents and scratches from sideswipes

Typical cost $800-$2,500

Paint Damage General

Very Common

General paint scratches, chips, and oxidation

Typical cost $300-$2,000

Tesla paint is notoriously thin and chips easily

Sensor Misalignment

Moderate

Camera/sensor misalignment after minor impacts

Typical cost $500-$2,000

Autopilot sensors in bumpers and fenders can be displaced by minor impacts

Roof Glass Damage

Moderate

Panoramic roof glass chips or cracks

Typical cost $1,500-$3,500

Large glass roof area is vulnerable to road debris and hail

Maintenance Costs

Annual Cost

$280/yr

5-Year Total

$1,400

10-Year Annual

$350/yr

10-Year Total

$3,500

Source: Recharged 2025, CarEdge

Data Sources

8 sources (6 high-confidence)

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Labor Rates by State

Repair costs vary by location. Check body, paint, and mechanical rates for your state.

Cost by Damage Type

Bumper replacement, fender repair, scratch repair, and more -- with data-backed cost ranges.

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