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2022 Tesla Model Y reliability record

NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2022 Tesla Model Y from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.

NHTSA source snapshot · 2026Consumer reports are not verified defects Official source
NHTSA complaints
1,518
Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
Top problem area
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
333 complaints
Recalls on record
19
see below
Reported harm
148 reported crashes · 382 injuries · 303 deaths · 18 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.

Complaint rank

#165

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Tesla median

+1,035

median 483 across 33 Tesla records

Vs 2020-2024

+1,306

median 212 complaints in 401 records

Top component share

40%

Forward Collision Avoidance: 601 complaints

What owners report fails — 2022 Tesla Model Y

  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL 333
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 268
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 132
  • SERVICE BRAKES 126
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 111

19 recalls on record for the 2022 Tesla Model Y

  • NHTSA 26V283000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 24V935000 · 2025 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 23V838000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operatio
  • NHTSA 24V376000 · 2024 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during
  • NHTSA 24V554000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 Tesla Model Y units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Tesla Model Y reliable?

NHTSA has 1,518 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 Tesla Model Y and 19 recalls. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (333 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 Tesla Model Y units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Tesla Model Y?

Owners most often report problems with: forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (333), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (268), vehicle speed control (132), service brakes (126). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2022 Tesla Model Y?

This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2022 Tesla Model Y. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.

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