Tesla Model Y Roof Rack Guide: OEM vs Aftermarket & How to Verify Authenticity

Your complete Tesla Model Y roof rack guide. Learn why OEM matters, how to verify a OEM part, avoid aftermarket risks, and rent safely.

Rich posted 2 weeks ago •
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Last updated: November 24th, 2025

Quick Summary

OEM Part Number Check

One official Tesla Model Y roof rack part number found is 1541277-00-B, but no part numbers are stamped on the rack itself, so documentation is essential.

Visual Inspection Impossible

Unlike other vehicles, Tesla Model Y racks have no part numbers, engravings, or markings on towers, clamps, or bars, making visual confirmation impossible.

Verification Methods

Ask for Tesla roof rack manual photos, Tesla invoice or order confirmation, and distinctive footpack/tower photos to verify genuine OEM status.

Aftermarket Risks

Aftermarket racks can cause roof flex, noisy airflow, clamp movement, uneven load bearing, and glass-edge stress on the Model Y's massive roof panel.

The Tesla Model Y is built for adventure — generous space, a panoramic glass roof, and the power to take on long road trips comfortably. But when it comes to roof racks, the Model Y demands precision. With the widest glass roof in the Tesla lineup, the rack must match Tesla’s engineering exactly.

Here’s your complete, accurate, practical guide.

Official Tesla Model Y OEM Roof Rack Part Number

An example from a verified manual: 1541277-00-B
(Earlier/later revisions may exist.)

This is a valid Tesla-issued number for a roof rack kit.

Why It’s Impossible to Visually Confirm a Tesla Y Rack

Like the Model 3:

  • No part number is stamped anywhere
  • No engraving is used
  • Towers, clamps, and bars are unmarked

So visual inspection alone won’t confirm OEM status.

If you own a Model 3 instead, see our Tesla Model 3 OEM roof rack guide.

How to Verify a Model Y Rack Is Genuine OEM

Ask for:

  • A photo of the Tesla roof rack manual
  • Tesla invoice or order confirmation
  • Footpack/tower photos (real OEM is very distinctive)
  • Packaging image (optional but helpful)

If the documentation matches Tesla’s format, you’re safe.

Why Aftermarket Roof Racks can be a problem on the Model Y

The Model Y’s massive roof panel magnifies any flaws in clamp angle, pressure, or torque.

Common issues seen from aftermarket roof rack setups:

  • roof flex
  • noisy airflow
  • clamp movement
  • uneven load bearing
  • glass-edge stress
  • reduced efficiency

OEM exists for a reason — to keep everything predictable and safe.

For a deeper dive, see our complete Tesla roof rack guide.

Model Y OEM Performance

  • Load Capacity: 75kg dynamic load — perfect for bike carriers, boxes, and camping gear.
  • Noise & Aero: Tesla-optimised for quiet motorway driving and minimal drag.
  • Stability: Locks precisely into Tesla’s engineered channels.

Renting a Model Y Rack on RentMyRoofbox

If you’re renting, choose a verified listing.

And if you’re planning a trip? Your Model Y will thank you for choosing genuine Tesla engineering.

Browse Model Y OEM roof racks near you

Or list your own genuine rack and start earning

Your next adventure deserves to start right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the part number for a Model Y Roof Rack?

An example from a verified manual:

  • 1541277-00-B

(Earlier/later revisions may exist.)

Not reliably. The Tesla Model Y’s enormous glass roof needs exact engineering.

Only slightly (around 1%).

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