Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Tesla Model Y owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I just got T-Boned in my 2022 Model Y performance. I got out of the vehicle which wasn't in terrible condition, in fact the left side of the vehicle was still perfect and the doors worked fine. I had my dog with me and everyone was okay, but I opened my door and the back passenger door to grab a jacket and check on my dog. I shut the doors to make sure he didn't run out and was a bit out of it because of the accident impact so I took a moment to compose myself.. All of the car's lights flickered and then the electric cut off leaving the doors completely locked and inoperable even though they had just been used moments before and were not damaged in the accident. …
FSD (Supervised) was engaged while the vehicle was traveling toward a freeway entrance. The vehicle was expected to turn right, but instead began veering left. The driver applied the brake in an attempt to slow the vehicle and disengage FSD. According to the driver's recollection, the vehicle did not respond as expected and continued accelerating until it left the roadway and crashed into a ditch. The incident created a serious safety risk to the driver and an infant passenger. Emergency services responded, and the driver and infant passenger were transported to an emergency department for evaluation. The vehicle was subsequently towed from the scene. The suspected malfunction involves FSD/vehicle control behavior, including whether the system properly responded to brake input and whether commanded acceleration continued after the driver attempted to intervene. …
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated after driving approximately 5 MPH through a puddle of water on a rainy day, the contact arrived at the residence and parked the vehicle. The contact became aware that the rear bumper and an unknown part underneath the bumper had detached and were hanging down. The contact also became aware that there was water intrusion into the rear of the vehicle and the floor carpet was wet. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla Service Center to be diagnosed. The Tesla Service Center informed the contact that the vehicle was missing parts that were not in stock. The Service Center referred the contact to a Tesla Collision Center for assistance. The contact was informed there would be a cost charged for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 7,700.
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving over a water puddle, she heard an abnormally loud, scraping noise coming from the vehicle without warning. Once the contact made it to the residence, she discovered that a part of the undercarriage had detached from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a Tesla Service Center where she was later provided an estimate for the repair; however, the contact was never informed or given an explanation as to the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
I was stopped at a light, and I as I continued my trip after the green. I had put the car in auto pilot. As I approached the curve there deer to my left that got my attention. The vehicle didn't follow the road, nor did it announce with any warnings, or lane assists that the vehicle was departing the lane. Impact was made into a broken guard rail. Guard Rail impaled the vehcile from the left side into the cabin impacting my left leg causing serious injuries.
I initially brought my car in for a weird clicking noise. This noise went away after the car was towed to the Service Center. During service at Tesla Service Center in LA on August 04, 2025, technicians identified structural deformation of the left-hand rear subframe toe link mounting side wall. This deformation prevents proper alignment of the suspension bolt and makes a 4-wheel alignment impossible. Tesla refused warranty coverage, claiming "impact damage," citing only cosmetic wheel rim scrape as evidence. However: 1. Torque paint marks remain intact, proving the bolt has not shifted since factory assembly. 2. No collateral suspension damage (control arms, bushings, underbody) was found, which would normally occur if an impact strong enough to bend a subframe ear had happened. 3. …
On July 22, 2025, at about 6:30 PM in a western suburb of Illinois, on a hot, humid, sunny evening after my car had sat in direct sun all day, my 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range (Dual Motor AWD) suffered a total electrical failure. As I walked up, the car unlocked automatically with my phone key as usual. I placed my dog in the back seat, closed that door, and immediately tried to open the driver's/front door-but it would not open. The phone key failed, and the backup key card at the B-pillar also failed to unlock the car. I then tried resetting and reconnecting my phone key through the Tesla app, but nothing worked. There were no 12-V or low-voltage warnings on the display or app. I could not find a phone number or live help in the Tesla app; my son and I searched YouTube for guidance but could not fix it. My dog was trapped inside in dangerous heat, so I called 911. …
Child entered our vehicle and was UNABLE to exit/open his door (driver's side passenger door) from inside. The child locks were not enabled. The door would also NOT open from the outside. When entering service mode, a VCLEFT_a187latchReleaseFailedR error was present. I looked up on Tesla service how to manual release the door. It states to use a fingernail or flat tool to open the plastic flap in the pocket of the door handle. I was unable to open with a my fingernail and using a small screwdriver took me multiple attempts. It then took me multiple attempts (~5) of pulling the release cable for the latch to unlock. I believe I finally got it to unlock while holding the electronic latch while pulling --this is not mentioned in the service manual (unsure if this step is missing or it just was extremely stuck/luck that it finally unlatched when I did this). …
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: My drivere side door fails to open every time. The cold weather feature in the tesla app claims to pop open the door so you can grab the door to fully open only to get stuck closed. This also happens when attempting to exit the tesla. The passenger side drivers door also does not open every time. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Has been in for service many times. Concern does not replicate except at time of pickup of vehicle. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes failure to open door. Also if you are in full self driving and come to a emergency stop: The vehicle is suppost to open the door and put the vehicle in park. …
On October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:15, I was opening the driver's door of my 2022 Tesla Model Y, using the exterior door handle in the normal way. My left thumbnail became trapped inside the handle mechanism as it operated. The handle tore the entire thumbnail off at the nail bed, and the nail remained lodged in the handle. I had to pull the detached nail out of the handle myself. I lost consciousness briefly from the pain and blood loss. I went to the emergency room at Kaiser Permanente, where the nail bed was cleaned and the detached nail was reinserted and splinted. No stitches were required. The nail will take approximately 6-8 months to regrow. The vehicle was parked and undamaged. The handle did not malfunction in an obvious way; the injury occurred during ordinary operation. …
Body complaints in other Model Y years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the body & structure of the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 4% of the model year's 873 complaints. The component named most often is body (27 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Tesla Model Y body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, though it has 20 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2022 Tesla Model Y body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 21,000 miles, and 67% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.