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2022 Tesla Model 3 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component18
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 8 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Safety recalls18
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 5, 202626V507000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsHeadlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V507000
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| May 5, 202626V283000 | Back over prevention: softwareA delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V283000
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| Dec 17, 202424V935000 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDriving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V935000
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| Jul 24, 202424V554000 | Latches/locks/linkages: hood latchAn unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V554000
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| May 28, 202424V376000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V376000
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| Feb 27, 202424V153000 | Forward collision avoidance: warnings external/pedestrian alertPedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V153000
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Owner complaints by component767
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Forward collision avoidance | 532 | 69 |
| Vehicle speed control | 171 | 22 |
| Service brakes | 168 | 22 |
| Unknown or other | 91 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 60 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 44 | 6 |
| Steering | 37 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 2 |
| Air bags | 13 | 2 |
| Wheels | 13 | 2 |
| Power train | 13 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 12 | 2 |
| Seats | 10 | 1 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| Suspension | 10 | 1 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during peak sunlight, FSD failed to operate as intended, causing the contact to drive manually in daily traffic.”
- Steering
“"Subject vehicle (2022 Tesla Model 3, VIN: [XXX]) was deployed for commercial rideshare passenger transportation by fleet operator Hertz/Uber with active catastrophic life-safety system failures.”
- Seats
“When the chair automatically moves to the easy in and out setting it does so without any safety measure to stop it moving when blocked.”
Other Tesla Model 3 model years
- 20261 recall29 complaints
- 20253 recalls121 complaints
- 20245 recalls220 complaints
- 202312 recalls428 complaints
- 202218 recalls767 complaints
- 202122 recalls669 complaints
- 202021 recalls451 complaints
- 201922 recalls617 complaints
- 201819 recalls1,031 complaints
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2022 Tesla Model 3 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model 3 have?
NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Tesla Model 3. The most recent, 26V507000 (reported August 5, 2026), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2022 Tesla Model 3 recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 8 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), seat belts (2), exterior lighting (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Tesla Model 3?
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 532 complaints out of 767 filed with NHTSA (69%). Across all complaints, owners reported 53 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Tesla Model 3?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.
Check a specific Tesla by VIN
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