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2022 Tesla Model Y 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 component20
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls20
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 component870
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 496 | 57 |
| Vehicle speed control | 140 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 132 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 120 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 119 | 14 |
| Lane departure | 71 | 8 |
| Steering | 60 | 7 |
| Suspension | 38 | 4 |
| Structure | 31 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 27 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 24 | 3 |
| Air bags | 19 | 2 |
| Seats | 17 | 2 |
| Power train | 16 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 2 |
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
- Steering
“After making a left turn I got 2 alerts on my screen "steering assist reduced" and "lane departure disabled", I tried to reset the vehicle few times, but it didn't work, I drove it to Tesla repair center and they issued…”
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the steering wheel covering delaminated and detached from the steering wheel structure.”
- Forward collision avoidance
“On XXX, I was involved in a collision in [XXX], while manually driving my 2022 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX]). Neither Full Self-Driving (FSD) nor Autopilot was engaged.”
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2022 Tesla Model Y recall questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Tesla Model Y. 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 Y recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 7 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), back over prevention (2), steering (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 496 complaints out of 870 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 91 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Tesla Model Y?
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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