2022 Tesla Model Y Problems & Complaints

Most common 2022 Tesla Model Y problems

• Driver assistance~4,000 miles
  53061%
• Speed control & acceleration~5,000 miles
  14016%
• Brakes~32,000 miles
  13215%
• Other / not specified
  12114%
• Electrical system~20,000 miles
  12014%
• Steering~55,000 miles
  617%
• Suspension~50,000 miles
  384%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~6,000 miles
  334%
• Body & structure~21,000 miles
  324%
• Seat belts~4,000 miles
  243%
• Wheels & tires~99,000 miles
  202%
• Air bags~9,000 miles
  192%
• Seats
  172%
• Transmission & drivetrain~64,000 miles
  172%
• Lights~0 miles
  162%
• Engine & cooling~30,000 miles
  111%
• Fuel & propulsion system
  91%
• Locks & latches~28,000 miles
  71%
• Equipment & accessories~70,000 miles
  30%
• A/C & heater
  30%
• Stability & traction control~33,000 miles
  10%

Share of the 873 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Tesla Model Y complaints by model year

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2022 Tesla Model Y recalls (20)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 14 possible defects involving the 2022 Tesla Model Y:

What 2022 Tesla Model Y owners say

Driver assistance all 530 →

The contact owns a Tesla 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH in the rain, the vehicle experienced phantom braking and stopped suddenly. The vehicle then veered to the right independently. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun out and crashed into a wall on the side of the road. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained bruises and significant pain to the left leg. The contact also sustained soreness of her fingers, arms and shoulders. The contact did not seek medical assistance. The contact's sister transported her to her residence. The contact was unsure whether a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was then towed to a collision center. The contact was not using autopilot mode at the time the failure occurred. …

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60 MPH, a large plastic object was in the roadway causing the contact to crash into the object. The contact stated that there was no warning from the manufacturer's forward collision avoidance system or any other safety system, the cruise control was engaged at the time of the crash. The contact stated that her husband swerved to the left to avoid the object and the front passenger side bumper, passenger corner of the hood and headlight crashed into the plastic object and were fractured and crushed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated and the air bags had not deployed. The contact stated that there were no injuries and that the police were on the scene and filed a report. The vehicle was drivable and the contact drove back to her residence with her husband. …

Speed control & acceleration all 140 →

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle at 5 MPH, the central display became inoperable and turned black. The contact stated that the vehicle was locked and she was unable to exit the vehicle. The contact received assistance from a bystander who opened the door from the outside. After that, the contact stated she was able to drive to her destination. The contact stated she contacted the dealer and they advised her to take the vehicle for diagnosis. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that she experienced another incident with the vehicle. The vehicle was parked in front of a veterinary clinic when suddenly the vehicle accelerated on its own and she was unable to stop it which led her to crash into the veterinary clinic building. …

The contact was driving a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while pulling into a driveway, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, colliding with a vehicle in front. The contact stated that the vehicle then went backward, crossing the road, colliding with the neighbor's garage door, and pushing it to the side as the vehicle stopped once it collided with the parked vehicle in the garage. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she suffered from a headache for a couple of days but no medical attention was sought. No one else was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the Tesla collision center in Austin, TX. The vehicle was towed to the collision center where it was still awaiting diagnoses and repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 400. …

Brakes all 132 →

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while at a stop, the brake pedal was depressed when suddenly the steering wheel seized to function, and the vehicle started to move forward independently, causing the driver to veer to the right to avoid crashing into a home garage. The contact attempted to get back into the street however, the vehicle kept moving forward independently as the contact kept depressing on the brake pedal crashing the front center of the vehicle into a sign pole. The vehicle continued to accelerate independently causing the contact to crash into a second sign pole on the front passenger side where the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was damaged by the fender upon the first impact and was damaged on the front passenger side upon the second impact however, the vehicle was not destroyed. The air bags did not deploy. …

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and jerked. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The vehicle was shifted to park(P) and then into drive(D) several times, and the vehicle accelerated. The contact stated that approximately 20 minutes later, while exiting the highway and approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle was stopped and the hold feature was engaged and the icon showed up on the dashboard, but the vehicle rolled backward and struck another vehicle. The vehicle was then shifted to park(P), and after speaking with the other driver, the vehicle was moved to the closest parking lot. The Police were called, but a report was not filed. …

2022 Tesla Model Y engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.