NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
This page covers 19 recalls, 810 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
123–129 MPGe combined
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2022 Tesla Model Y centers heavily on the forward collision avoidance system, which accounts for the majority of reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe phantom alerts and false automatic braking events, the car warns of an imminent collision, or applies the brakes, when no obstacle is present. Some describe this happening at highway speeds, which they find startling. The electrical system draws the next cluster of complaints, with owners reporting various warning lights, sensor faults, and erroneous tire pressure alerts that trigger and then clear on their own without any confirmed pressure loss. Lane departure behavior generates a similar volume of reports, with owners describing unintended steering inputs or warnings that don't match actual lane position. A smaller number of isolated reports mention brake line issues and suspension component failures, but these do not represent a pattern across multiple complaints.
810
Total Complaints
76
Crash-Related
8
Fire-Related
32
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Tesla Model Y has 19 recalls, the most serious being a steering wheel fastener that can work loose and allow the steering wheel to detach from the column entirely, causing a complete loss of steering control.
Two recalls involve the Full Self-Driving Beta software: one allows the vehicle to exceed speed limits or behave unpredictably at intersections, and another specifically lets the car roll through all-way stops without coming to a full stop. A separate recall covers suspension knuckles that can fracture and cause the suspension links to separate, reducing stability and control. The hood latch sensor can also fail to detect an unlatched hood, which may fly open and block the driver's view while driving.
On the occupant safety side, second-row seat back frames may have loose bolts that reduce seatbelt performance in a crash, and the driver seatbelt warning chime and light can fail to activate when the belt is not fastened. The Autosteer driver monitoring system may not adequately prompt the driver to stay engaged when the feature is active.
Several recalls affect visibility and displays: a software error can reduce the heat pump's defrosting ability, the infotainment screen can lag or go dark during fast charging, the rearview camera image can be delayed when reversing, and one or both taillights can intermittently fail to illuminate. The tire pressure warning light may not stay on between drives, and the pedestrian warning system sounds can be silenced or masked by the Boombox feature. Brake, Park, and ABS warning labels on the instrument panel display in a font too small
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may be delayed when you shift into reverse, affecting your ability to see behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle over-the-air to fix the camera display delay.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure warning light may turn off between trips even when tire pressure is low, so you won't get alerted to underinflated tires.
What the fix does
Tesla sends a free software update to your vehicle that keeps the warning light on when tire pressure is low.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood latch assembly may fail to sense when the hood is unlatched after being opened, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the latch detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted, failing to alert the driver to fasten their seat belt.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a software update over the air to fix the warning system so it activates properly for unbelted drivers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A factory reset can silence the Pedestrian Warning System sounds, which alert pedestrians to the vehicle's presence. The vehicle then fails to meet federal sound requirements for electric vehicles.
What the fix does
Tesla releases a free software update (2023.44.30.14) over-the-air to restore the Pedestrian Warning System sounds.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System warning lights on the instrument panel display in an incorrect font size, which does not meet federal brake system safety standards.
What the fix does
Tesla is releasing a free over-the-air software update to correct the warning light font size display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Autosteer controls may not be prominent or clear enough to prevent drivers from misusing this advanced driver-assistance feature when it's engaged.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to improve how Autosteer controls are displayed and managed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastener that secures the steering wheel may become loose, potentially affecting steering control.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect the steering wheel fastener and replace it if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts that secure the second-row seat back frames may not be tightened enough, which could cause the seat back to move or fail.
What the fix does
Tesla Service Centers will inspect the bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The FSD Beta software may drive unsafely at intersections—going straight in turn-only lanes, not stopping at stop signs, or proceeding through yellow lights without caution. It may also not properly adjust for posted speed limits or account for driver speed changes above limits.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to fix the FSD Beta system's intersection and speed-limit handling.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate on certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the taillight illumination issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic window reversal system may fail to stop the window when it detects an obstruction, potentially trapping or injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Tesla will update the automatic window reversal system software over-the-air at no cost to fix the detection and reversal response.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The infotainment computer may overheat when the vehicle prepares for or performs fast-charging, causing the system to lag or restart.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over-the-air that improves how the computer manages heat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Boombox function can play sounds through an external speaker while driving, which may mask the Pedestrian Warning System sounds that alert nearby pedestrians.
What the fix does
A free software update will disable Boombox when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, or Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon features.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Boombox function plays audio through an external speaker while driving, which can mask the Pedestrian Warning System sounds that alert pedestrians to the vehicle's movement.
What the fix does
A free software update will disable Boombox when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, or Reverse, restoring pedestrian warning sounds.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error may cause a heat pump valve to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant in the evaporator and reducing defrosting performance.
What the fix does
Tesla will install a free over-the-air software update to fix the valve control error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The audible chime that alerts the driver to an unbuckled seat belt may not sound when the vehicle starts.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to restore the chime function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Full Self-Driving (Beta) software's rolling stop feature may allow the vehicle to pass through all-way stop intersections without fully stopping.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update that disables the rolling stop functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front and rear suspension knuckles may crack, which could cause the suspension links to separate.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect your suspension knuckles and replace them if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
