MYRModel Year Report

2022 Tesla Model Y

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2022 Tesla Model Y
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
864
Recalls
19

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
13

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

80% of complaints

Complaints per year

2020: 280 complaints 2020 2021: 1,084 complaints 2021 2022: 864 complaints 2022 864 2023: 1,166 complaints 2023 2024: 321 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 386 complaints 2026
2020: 280 complaints 2020 2021: 1,084 complaints 2021 2022: 864 complaints 2022 864 2023: 1,166 complaints 2023 2024: 321 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 386 complaints 2026
2020: 280 complaints 2020 2021: 1,084 complaints 2021 2022: 864 complaints 2022 864 2023: 1,166 complaints 2023 2024: 321 complaints 2024 2025: 103 complaints 2025 2026: 386 complaints 2026

2022: 864 complaints

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YearComplaints
20190
2020280
20211,084
2022864
20231,166
2024321
2025103
2026386

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Forward collision avoidance

80% · 695 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

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**Incident Report — Tesla Model Y Safety System Failure** The subject vehicle, a Tesla Model Y equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and advanced safety features, was involved in a collision at an estimated impact speed of 40–45 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23

Also filed under Service brakes and air bags

Tesla Y on the freeway, FSD on(Full Self Driving), driving at 70 mph. I saw the cars ahead are slowing but my car was not slowing, so I braked and held the steering wheel firmly. However, my car still hit the car in front at 36 mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-12

Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-17

Vehicle speed control

16% · 139 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal and cruise control.

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Service brakes

15% · 132 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Electrical system

14% · 121 reports

Most commonly citing autonomous/self driving and software.

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Tesla Incident 9/8/2023 My Tesla Y started moving backwards suddenly while I was driving forward after I accidentally flicked the right drive lever, mistaking it rain wipers. I driving on Henry Hudson parkway in NYC.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-14

Lane departure

9% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

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Safety timeline

19 recalls · 13 investigations · oldest first

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    2021-08-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-06-08 Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
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    2021-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-05-26 Tesla Passenger Play
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    2022Complaint volume 864 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2022-01-18Suspension21V912000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-004.

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    2022-01-27Electrical system, steering22V037000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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    2022-02-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-06-29 Unexpected Brake Activation
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    2022-04-01Electrical system, visibility22V050000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

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    2022-04-01Electrical system, seat belts22V045000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

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    2022-04-12Electrical system, forward collision avoidance22V063000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022.

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    2022-06-06Electrical system, forward collision avoidance22V235000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge.

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    2022-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-25 Autopilot System Driver Controls
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    2022-07-01Back over prevention, equipment22V296000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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    2023-01-14Exterior lighting22V844000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.

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    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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    2023-03-31Visibility22V702000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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    2023-04-07Defect petitionClosed 2026-03-18 Defect Petition Interlock Request
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    2023-04-15Steering23V085000 Tesla, Inc.

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

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    2023-04-25Seat belts, seats23V130000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The bolts securing the second-row seat back frames may not have been securely tightened.

    Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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    2023-06-29Defect petitionOpen Sudden Unintended Acceleration
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    2023-07-28Steering23V385000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

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    2023-12-12Electrical system23V838000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

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    2024-02-21Electrical system24V051000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

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    2024-04-25Recall queryOpen Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
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    2024-04-27Electrical system, forward collision avoidance24V153000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds.

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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    2024-07-26Seat belts24V376000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

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    2024-09-22Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages24V554000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

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    2024-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-03-18 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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    2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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    2025-02-15Tires24V935000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

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  30. I
    2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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    2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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    2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V283000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Tesla Model Y — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 695 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 139 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 132 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V283000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V912000 · Suspension
  • Recall 22V037000 · Electrical system, steering
  • Recall 22V050000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 22V045000 · Electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 22V063000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 22V235000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 22V296000 · Back over prevention, equipment
  • Recall 22V844000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 22V702000 · Visibility
  • Recall 23V085000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V130000 · Seat belts, seats
  • Recall 23V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V838000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V153000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 24V376000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V554000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 24V935000 · Tires
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FAQ

Is the 2022 Tesla Model Y reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Tesla Model Y is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?
19 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.