2022 TESLA MODEL Y

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    adas collision warning

    393 unsafe

    393
    incidents

    Mileage not reported in 94% of these reports - too few people reported an actual figure to show a reliable typical mileage.

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle started braking without driver input. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notifi…"~600 mi, complaint #1815180
    • "The contact's wife owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V702000 (Visibility) and 23V085000 (Steering, Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1879192
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH with the Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the vehicle decelerated while driving at night in the rain. The contact was concerned about being rear-ended. There…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1960704
    • "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…"~26,000 mi, complaint #1951345
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to make a left turn, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated while the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, no object or persons w…"~35,000 mi, complaint #2179111
  2. #2

    adas autonomous driving system

    34 unsafe

    34
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the Smart Summon feature was activated when suddenly the vehicle reversed, veered in its left direction, ran over the lane bumpers, and crashed into a hand…"~12,409 mi, complaint #2014226
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) activated, the destination was entered, and the system announced the direction steps when suddenly the Full Self-Driving (FSD) disen…"~35,000 mi, complaint #2065303
    • "The contact owned a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the contact’s daughter was driving at approximately 70 MPH under significant rainy weather conditions, with autopilot mode engaged, the auto pilot became inoperable. The contact stated that…"~55,000 mi, complaint #2168953
  3. #3

    other

    1 stranded, 25 unsafe, 1 broken, 6 annoyance

    33
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 8,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side window detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle w…"~5,950 mi, complaint #1804829
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V702000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1856006
    • "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…"~7,700 mi, complaint #1914991
    • "The contact owned a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated prior to driving the vehicle, he was charging the vehicle due to low electric power. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle in for service. The contact stated while driving approxima…"~9,700 mi, complaint #1823850
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact purchased aftermarket rubber floor mats, and the floor mat on the driver’s side was warped and had started to block the contact from depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after removing the…"~85,000 mi, complaint #2146333
  4. #4

    adas lane keeping

    23 unsafe

    23
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH with the Autonomous Self Driving feature activated, while attempting to make a lane change, the vehicle was independently self-correcting back into the original drivin…"~6,900 mi, complaint #1884427
  5. #5

    suspension arms and bushings

    23 unsafe

    23
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while pulling in and out of a driveway, and while coming to a stop or driving from a stop, the vehicle made an abnormal sound that became louder over time. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicl…"~50,000 mi, complaint #2225004
  6. #6

    steering electric assist

    21 unsafe

    21
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle before the vehicle returned to normal functionality. Upon arriving to his destination and attempting t…"~13,000 mi, complaint #1940442
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started sticking, and the contact discovered that the center of the steering wheel was cracked and peeling. No warning lights were illumina…"~58,997 mi, complaint #2238787
  7. #7

    software or update

    17 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    19
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Several times, after over the air software updates, several components of the electrical systems would stop working, including GPS & cameras, resulting in no cruise control, no back up camera, no navigation, no blind spot warning/heads up collision warning/lan…"complaint #1822726
    • "Intermittently the ability to interact with my touch screen has stopped. This means I cannot access crucial vehicle controls while moving. After trying to get a service appointment to address, Tesla claims that this should be resolved in a future software upd…"complaint #1845674
    • "There is an outstanding recall 22V702 - automatic window reversal systems and the next course of action is that Tesla will deploy an over-the-air (“OTA”) firmware update to affected vehicles. However, my tesla account doesn't have that software available yet.…"complaint #1862749
    • "Recall No. 23V-085 weeks ago, my car is currently stuck on an old software version (2022.44.30.10) and is not receiving OTA updates from Tesla. I've contacted Tesla's service center and their customer support line multiple times. They've instructed me to emai…"complaint #1890582
    • "Once again I caught on video my car trying to suicide me (a Jeffrey Epstein (not a typo I'm in fear for my life) witness) by turning off all safety features and attempting to drive me directly into oncoming traffic. Tesla has REFUSED to repair or replace my ca…"complaint #1894375
  8. #8

    ev drive unit or inverter

    4 stranded, 14 unsafe

    18
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "On January 19th, around 9:35-9:40am, while driving on Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, the car jerked as if someone rear-ended it and then stopped abruptly in the middle of a busy road. The information screen displayed various error messages regarding batte…"complaint #1789567
    • "Car stops in highway with alarm rear motor disabled. Took it to Tesla they say it is a fluke go head and drive. It happend last month and again multiple times on Feb 13th."complaint #1794536
    • "The car system been keep crash cause it screen frozen and while crash it will no speed display no ac no warning no back up camera and important after lifting gas pedal the car will not reduce speed as before and I almost crash the car. Been report the problem…"complaint #1826949
    • "My husband took ownership of a brand new Tesla Y on Saturday 18 June from the Tesla Loveland dealership in Colorado. In less than 2 months of receiving the car, the electrical system ‘totally failed and ‘malfunctioned’ 3 times, while driving on busy roads/hig…"complaint #1831730
    • "In addition to the car only achieving 65% of its actual miles range claimed the cars operating system will freeze while driving (once every 3 days on average), forcing the driver to reboot the car while driving (hold both scroll wheel buttons on steering wheel…"complaint #1836590
  9. #9

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    17 unsafe

    17
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side seat belt failed to latch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to reach out to the manufacturer on the App and made them aware…"~3,500 mi, complaint #1812018
  10. #10

    adas adaptive cruise

    15 unsafe

    15
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "on 2/25/22 I was driving on a two lane road. Speed limit was 55. I set driving assistance/adaptive cruise (we do not have the option for fully automated driving) and things were fine for 20 minutes. At some point there was a significant slow down despite the f…"complaint #1798446
    • "I was driving down the highway and as another car in front of me exited the highway my car suddenly and abruptly slowed down even though my lane was clear endangering me and the people behind me. This is at least the fourth time this has happened to me. I find…"complaint #1801966
    • "The Autopilot feature malfunctioned twice on one drive today, while passing slower moving large vehicles on a divided highway. As I was passing these vehicles, the adaptive cruise control rapidly decelerated, which required intervention in my part to avoid th…"complaint #1804765
    • "Car set at 75 MPH cruise control, brakes unnecessary with no obstructions or danger, and reduces speed to 45 MPH while having adaptive cruise control active. Tesla response = this is a Beta feature. Read your manual. This is incredibly dangerous and a rea…"complaint #1808599
    • "I was driving West bound an the 91 Freeway, just about 1 miles East of the 241 Fasttrack at about 5:30 PM on 30 April 2022. The 241 Fasttrack was shut down for road work and the traffic was averaging about 4 miles and hour, but very stop and go traffic, not a…"complaint #1810250
  11. #11

    airbag system

    14 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 9,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that after he made a right turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side door to the rear passenger side door. The air bags failed to deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The contac…"~8,607 mi, complaint #1840461
  12. #12

    unintended acceleration

    14 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "The driver reported while slowly turning right into a parking stall, the vehicle accelerated and collided into a building despite efforts to stop the vehicle. The driver stated she was applying the brakes as the vehicle accelerated."complaint #1796151
    • "Tesla Y has a special setting for carwashes, that driver has to enable, which puts the car in neutral, closses all the windows and plus some more. Unfortunately system failed; car accelerated on its own and I hit a car in front of me, so it failed the second t…"complaint #1802192
    • "While I am turning to driveway slowly on the brake all of the sudden accelerate d too fast hitting my house wall the went to driveway with very high speed crashing my safely parked Mercedes benz pushed to the garage .the Mercedes is destroyed and the home gara…"complaint #1805318
    • "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 w…"complaint #1815807
    • "In accelerating of itself, both my own life and that of a potential bystander were in danger. I had no time to react to the sudden acceleration. This has never happened to me in over fifty years of driving and it was very obviously the result of a car malfunct…"complaint #1828145
  13. #13

    door latch and hinge

    13 unsafe

    13
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 20-25 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened, struck the windshield, and obstructed the visibility of the road. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The contact stated that while at…"~28,000 mi, complaint #2016503
  14. #14

    lighting exterior

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at 50 - 60 MPH, the headlights inadvertently turned off for a few seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the computer data showed the high-beam was turning on…"complaint #1786938
    • "Auto dimming and bright headlights do not dim for oncoming traffic consistently. Unsafe for other travelers at night. I’ve owned two Tesla’s model 3 and model y over the last 4 years. Both had issues with the Auto Bright/Auto dimming headlights. The automatic…"complaint #1820489
    • "Turn signal does not always activate. If I hit the turn signal stalk so it goes past the first detent (for three blinks) but not hard enough to get to the second detent (on until cancelled or turn completed), it does not come on at all, either the three blinks…"complaint #1822086
    • "Taillights habitually fog up (in moderate Southern California weather) and block the visual braking visibility. Tesla says having lights you can’t see when braking is normal"complaint #1839826
    • "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: Auto high beams; car is available for inspection How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk: In Arlington Heights, IL the car started automatically…"complaint #1847241
  15. #15

    control module

    10 unsafe

    10
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "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 recei…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1986009
    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH the vehicle control display had frozen. The contact said she had no information on the display, the contact said that there was no warning light. The contact stated th…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1887746
  16. #16

    infotainment head unit

    9 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while charging the vehicle or using the onboard navigation system to search for a charging station, the entire infotainment central processing unit shut down unintendedly. The contact stated that t…"~70,000 mi, complaint #2178962
  17. #17

    wheel or rim

    2 stranded, 7 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while washing the vehicle, the contact became aware that the entire inner sidewall of the tires were warped and damaged, and the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local…"~21,000 mi, complaint #2095920
  18. #18

    backup camera

    5 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the image on the screen was blank. There was no warning light illuminated.…"~24,800 mi, complaint #2028958
  19. #19

    brake hydraulics

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "On two lane highway semi truck approaching car slammed on brakes. If someone had been behind us we would have caused an accident. Went from 60 to 28 in a flash. "complaint #1802458
    • "The car was delivered to me today. It has 15 miles on the odometer. The brakes do not work. I almost crashed into a home. Extreme safety concern. The next device appointment is July 20th. I will wait for them to diagnose the issue. Very concern this auto manuf…"complaint #1822046
    • "It was snowing and I was driving down a hill going at least 5 miles an hour because there where at 10 cars in front of me. When I went to break the car, the breaks didn’t work and I slid the hill hitting to vehicles. The breaks would skip and wouldn’t lock."complaint #1856299
    • "This issue is pretty scary and I'm still shocked after a couple of hrs. Luckily no damage was caused but I couldn't stop thinking what will happen if I were on the highway. I was waiting for the red light, fully stopped, and waiting to get onto the highway. H…"complaint #1909033
    • "I believe that all Tesla have an issue where the brake lights do not turn on soon enough when the vehicle is slowing down especially at slower speeds and I feel this makes them get in a lot of rear end accidents at lower speeds. I've seen many videos online of…"complaint #2056805
  20. #20

    glass and windshield

    6 unsafe, 1 broken

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Error in glass, broken when closing door"complaint #1855746
    • "Windshield easily to crack by road debris while driving. Dropped off my vehicle for replacement windshield and tesla agent informed me that there was numerous vehicle ahead of me waiting for replacement. Also wipers activates when is not raining or won’t stop…"complaint #1871429
    • "I HAVE HAD 3 BROKEN WINDSHIELDS IN 9,400 MILES OF TRAVEL. I AM PRETTY SURE EACH WAS CAUSED BY FLYING ROCKS, BUT AT ONE REPAIR THE TESLA SERVICE MANAGER MENTIONED THAT THE WINDSHIELDS ARE VERY THIN TO SAVE WEIGHT. I BELIEVE THE WINDSHIELDS ARE VULNERABLE TO DAM…"complaint #1896386
    • "1. Personally, I believe ALL NEW CARS should be required to put BLIND SPOT MONITORING NOTIFICATION LIGHTS in the side mirrors ! It is such a GREAT SAFETY ADDITION. Tesla does not have it. 2. I have had the car since 4/16/22. I have replaced the windsh…"complaint #1896636
    • "Windshield of my car cracked spontaneously in two different occasions for no apparent reasons. First incident's occurred in June 2023 resulting in replacement of the windshield. Second incident occurred on December 4,2023 & vehicle is scheduled for replacement…"complaint #1947905
  21. #21

    trunk or liftgate

    5 unsafe, 2 broken

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Trunk hatch allows water ingress, soaking interior carpet and accumulating interior plastic components and draining down to the trunk hatch latch. It has been into Tesla service three times for the same issue and the issue persists. "complaint #1883022
    • "We have 2 drivers in the family. Using the Tesla app, one individual accidentally opened the trunk of the car while the other individual was driving that car several miles away. The car was in "drive", not in "park". Luckily the car was going at a slow speed s…"complaint #1897736
    • "As I was walking up to my Tesla Model Y I used the tesla app on my phone to open my read hatch. The door opened as I approached, when I got to the car, Some how the rear hatch closed without touching the car button or the app, striking me on the head hard, cau…"complaint #1903358
    • "Rear lift gate misaligned and having issue closing the trunk after 2 years of owning. Im concern since I have to push down on the trunk to latch, that it may unlatch while driving and lift gate will open. If the trunk doesnt latch, vehicle will not shift to dr…"complaint #2066305
    • "Tail gate hinges will easily bend when the tailgate is closed manually during failure to power close. Tesla refuses the repair and states that vehicle owner will need to take vehicle to collision center to replace hinge even though no collision is involved. Re…"complaint #2090850
  22. #22

    cruise control conventional

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "On interstate. Semi was passing. Cruise control hit the breaks. "complaint #1802461
    • "Just got the Model Y and drove from Kansas City to Denver and back to Kansas City. When using the cruise control the car would suddenly break for no apparent reason. The breaking rapidly decreases the speed of the car. This would occur multiple time without an…"complaint #1803971
    • "Vehicle is approximately 9 months old with 13,488 miles. Starting today, the cruise control system which includes the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist features has failed. It will not activate, and attempts to activate it result in an error stat…"complaint #1856330
    • "Periodically while using cruise control, most often on toll lanes with a different speed limit than the non-toll lanes, the car slows down rapidly and unpredictably. There are no warnings, and the braking is can be quite considerable (10-15 mph). This only hap…"complaint #1878900
    • "While using cruise control on the highway, the car suddenly decelerated twice. Each time the cruise control was set around 78mph, and it decelerated to approximately 70mph. No warnings were issued before, during, or after the decelerations— the car continued a…"complaint #1908191
  23. #23

    heater core and blower

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Heat stop working in MN where the temperature are in the negative or single digit. "complaint #1787593
    • "We have had our Tesla back at at Tesla service center twice pertaining to the HVAC system not delivering airflow needed for proper cooling and defrosting of the windshield. Tonight we were unable to drive because the front window was fogged over and the HVAC s…"complaint #1935668
    • "The defogger doesn’t work and often makes it worse to the point we can’t see. We have almost crashed because of this twice now. Very dangerous. "complaint #2067669
    • "When I try to defrost my windows, it does not work. They are so foggy when I’m going down the road I am concerned that I will wreck. I was told my vin was not included in the recall. I think it needs to be. "complaint #2073728
    • "HVAC system failure in sub-freezing weather causing loss of windshield defrost and cabin heat. Tesla has acknowledged this as a known hardware design limitation of the heat pump/octovalve system but is refusing repair coverage outside of warranty. This conditi…"complaint #2173420
  24. #24

    hv system fault reduced power

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "We were on the highway the power went out. The car did not have emergency brake . We could have gotten hit. We finally was able to stop on the shoulder with the driver not letting go off his foot pedal to keep the car from moving. We called Tesla and he wasn’…"complaint #1808987
    • "I was driving on freeway 110S in heavy evening traffic. Suddenly Tesla touchscreen showed "Vehicle shutting down - pull over safely" and "Power reduced .. exit and enter may restore operation". Car had enough momentum and luckily I could change one lane and m…"complaint #1826292
    • "Vehicle has less than 5,000 miles. On three separate dates, a sudden warning appears "Rear Motor Disabled; Avoid Steep Hills; If problem persists contact Service. There is an image of a turtle icon, and vehicle speed is limited. This happens with a gradual…"complaint #1874716
    • "Bought a brand new Tesla model Y with 11 miles on it. [REDACTED ADDRESS] it tells me to “pull over immediately” “reduced power” I was going 45 mph downhill and thankfully not a lot of cars around. I pulled over and it said reduced power, exit and enter vehicle…"complaint #1881183
    • "I have repeatedly had electrical failure in the vehicle in the form of a "Reduced Power Alert" which renders the vehicle with significant limitation to drivability. This places the vehicle in "limp mode" and this frequently occurs on the highway. Once this A…"complaint #2154600
  25. #25

    power windows and locks

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while outside the vehicle letting her daughter into the vehicle, the door closed, and the passenger’s side door automatically locked and failed to unlock. There were no warning lights illuminated.…"~7,900 mi, complaint #1870729
  26. #26

    seat mechanism

    5 unsafe, 1 broken

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I got hit very hard by a seat. Here is what happened: I was sitting in the right-side-2nd-row seat while trying to figure out how to adjust the left-side-2nd-row seat position in order to accommodate a child seat and look for a missing item. I had not brought…"complaint #1786562
    • "The second row seat is broken. At first, it wouldn’t latch but now It cannot be moved or adjusted. There is an alarm that states that the second row seats are not secured. I have been unable to get it repaired. A quick google search shows hundreds of cases exa…"complaint #1798594
    • "My Tesla provided an in car warning message on June 28 stating that the “front passenger safety restraint system fault” exists. I immediately created a service request (the same day) and included pictures of the fault message. On July 6th, the Tesla service…"complaint #1833679
    • "My model Y 2nd row seats are not latching. I keep getting warning ⚠️ alerts. My vehicle been in Tesla service center posesiones since July,2022. Currently still with Tesla Service for repair. "complaint #1846086
    • "Driver seat constantly moving forward and will not move or stay backwards. Every 20-30 seconds the seat will move/adjust on its own and we cannot move the seat back. The seat moving on its own and not allowing us to move it back to normal or regular driving…"complaint #1907740
  27. #27

    wiper and washer

    5 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The wipers "swipe" when passing interstate streetlight when in the "Auto" mode. Additionally, the "Auto" mode is automatically enabled when the adaptive cruise control is set. It is not possible to turn off the wipers while using the cruise control, making i…"complaint #1856785
    • "Auto wiper doesn't turn on for low or medium. Defrost doesn't clear windshield in bad weather conditions. Above conditions make it difficult to operate in bad weather conditions due to poor visibility. As per manufacture, everything working as designed but p…"complaint #1877801
    • "Since I have been driving my car, automatic wipers always worked. On Saturday, they refused to work. I could not see while driving. I called Tesla, and they say they know this is a problem but cannot tell me when it will be fixed. I was told lots of other…"complaint #1938582
    • "The Automatic Windshield Mode does not function properly. On some Sunny days, the windshield wiper will automatically engage. Yet, during heavy downpours, the automatic windshield wipers will not engage or it will wipe very slowly. I have to press the stauk ma…"complaint #1965124
    • "This is in regards to wipers getting frozen and major snow accumulation under them under heavy snow fall, something that can be mitigated with vehicles that are manufactured with Heated Wiper Park. This issue is dangerous if you are travelling on a highway or…"complaint #1973671
  28. #28

    tire failure

    1 stranded, 4 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Michelin Pilot Sport, Tire Size: 255/35/ZR21, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the rear driver’s side tire experienced a blowout. The contact was abl…"~99,482 mi, complaint #2236593
  29. #29

    alignment and pull

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "My vehicle was rear ended while parked on the side of the road. No one was in the car so there was no personal injury. The car was repaired but after the repair the rear tires were found to be wearing out at a rate of 4 times normal speed. Two repair facilitie…"complaint #1966355
    • "My vehicle started wearing the tire on the left front so I contacted Tesla set an appointment up to have the suspension inspected. They advised they would not cover suspension because it’s a wear item and required me to pay for a suspension alignment which the…"complaint #2024618
    • "My 2022 Model Y Performance developed severe front-left inner shoulder tire wear caused by a suspension alignment defect. On 4/7/2026 at 57,974 miles, Les Schwab diagnosed excessive shoulder wear due to alignment issue, deemed the tires unsafe, and required a…"complaint #2196835
    • "2022 Tesla Model Y - Premature inner rear tire wear due to excessive negative camber from factory. Both rear tires worn to cords on inside edge at 17k miles, outside tread 6/32 still. Alignment specs show rear camber out of spec caused by short factory rear ca…"complaint #2236305
  30. #30

    battery and charging

    1 stranded, 3 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=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 unlock…"~42,678 mi, complaint #2140956
  31. #31

    ev charging system

    2 stranded, 2 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Had car less than 48 hours and charged for first time overnight and the charging stopped 1 hour into the session. In the am there was no power to car and had to call roadside that was able to jump and get power to remove charge and get on tow truck Tesla rep…"complaint #1841905
    • "Went on a 3,[REDACTED ADDRESS] trip and recorded countless bugs and safety issues. To keep this short and sweet because I’m pretty sure I’ve already broken the world record for DOT reports on a car without any intervention here’s some bullet points. 1. Car is…"complaint #1901639
    • "On [XXX] we charged enough more than 80% limit to travel towards Knoxville . The vehicle indicated we have enough charge to reach Knoxville supercharger. Kindly note our vehicle has set like that it can’t go more than 80mph. While we’re closer to severville, t…"complaint #2015076
    • "Charge port didn't allow to latch the charge cable. So the car lost the ability to be charged. This failure first time happened in December 2023. A mobile service technician visited my home to look into it. He checked and was able to restore the working of la…"complaint #2019385
  32. #32

    interior trim

    2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the steering wheel material had been unraveling. The contact received notification of TSB Number: SB2332003. A Tesla Service Center was contacted via the Mobile App Chat feature, and informed the c…"~70,000 mi, complaint #2187633
  33. #33

    stability and traction control

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact rented a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 55-65 MPH, the vehicle started swerving to the left and to the right. The failure occurred while driving towards oncoming traffic. The contact stated that…"~33,071 mi, complaint #1923802
  34. #34

    throttle and pedal

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while his wife was parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle collided with a wall and was stopped by a curb. T…"~10,444 mi, complaint #1941889
  35. #35

    brake pads and rotors

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The car exhibited a noise from the drivers side (LH) rear brake caliper, car was brought into Tesla for repair and it was determined that "Technician Notes: Tech…"complaint #2099878
    • "While driving, the front left brake caliper detached, causing immediate damage to the wheel and a tire blowout. There was no recent brake, wheel, or suspension service (over two years). Tesla is repairing the vehicle for an estimated $2,336.41 but did not clea…"complaint #2173968
    • "The vehicle was delivered with a critical safety defect in the braking system and inoperable safety software (GPS/FSD/Navigation). Upon further inspection by the dealer's own technician, it was confirmed that the vehicle had 'EXTREMELY POOR BRAKE FEEL' and 'EX…"complaint #2185845
  36. #36

    climate control module

    2 unsafe, 1 broken

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "After taking the vehicle on a road trip through Canada, the vehicle’s heating and cooling system failed. We had been driving for ~15 hours. The error message was VCFRONT_a447 Cabin Climate control system requires service. This is a safety issue for traveling…"complaint #1788382
    • "HVAC system in vehicle seemed to lack power since first use and now the HVAC system doesn’t operate (cold or hot). "complaint #1988598
    • "Total loss of heat in vehicle. Receiving error code VCFRONT_a447, Cabin climate control system requires service, heating/cooling limited or unavailable. This is a significant safety concern in Minnesota's climate and as we're experiencing -10 or colder windch…"complaint #2053215
  37. #37

    hv battery and range

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Our High voltage battery died on the side of a highway, stranding us until a tow arrived at 4am. During this time, the onboard hazard lights were activated, and no other vehicle systems besides the standard interior features were active. The low voltage batte…"complaint #1934197
    • "On April 14,2025 My 2022 Tesla Model Y caught on fire while charging. The fire Started from underneath the car near the trunk. The Fire burned the side of my house as well. The Fire Department Ruled it as an electrical fire due to the Battery. "complaint #2090072
    • "HV failure failed on 2/12/26 @ 62k miles. Multiple errors (BMS_d265 Replacebatterypack, BMS_a079_Max_charge_limit_exceeded, and BMS_a029_dSOC_limiting. Frequent errors while driving, especially during acceleration on highway which were confusing/distracting.…"complaint #2176558
  38. #38

    power steering hydraulic

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while attempting to park, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated after parking the vehicle, the front wheels failed to move while turning the steering wheel…"~21,000 mi, complaint #2027219
  39. #39

    wiring harness

    2 unsafe, 1 broken

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The USB charging plug inside the middle console burned my charger causing smoke inside the cabin. Tesla has rescheduled the appt once already and doesn't seem to be a concern to them. This is a huge safety concern as it could have caused a fire if items were n…"complaint #1894841
    • "WHY I AM SUBMITTING THIS COMPLAINT: I am writing to you upon the advice of the CA Attorney General's office. Their guidance was in response to a question I submitted on their web about safe and legal towing with the Model Y factory-installed towing package.…"complaint #1896746
    • "Tesla loaner damaged by rodents Chew on Car Wires"complaint #2093411
  40. #40

    mirror

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Both side view mirrors on my Tesla Y model, fold and open up on their own , while the car is in motion. It always happens In Algonquin, Illinois, close to the intersection of Rote 62 and route 25 "complaint #1874552
    • "The driver side mirror vibrates causing a blurry image while driving "complaint #2124603
  41. #41

    steering rack mechanical

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The vehicle pulls or "snaps/clicks" when wheel is moved at all speeds while driving manually. It is more prevalent at higher highway speeds. Tesla stated steering gear mechanism may need replacement and it is considered normal wear and tear. There are no align…"complaint #2223799
    • "I was backing out of my residential driveway when I suddenly noticed the steering wheel required much greater effort than normal, indicating a loss of power steering. There were no prior warning messages or symptoms before this event. As I began driving, multi…"complaint #2229024
  42. #42

    suspension struts shocks

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I was pulling out of the garage and I heard disturbing sound coming from the bottom it sounds like something is breaking. I thought I drove over something like water bottle but a lot louder. So I stopped halfway through the garage and looked under, nothing vis…"complaint #1818298
    • "Our cars suspension was replaced under warranty in October 2023 and by Aug 2024 it had failed again. Our tires have been ruined prematurely for the second time. "complaint #2019351
  43. #43

    tpms

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "255/45R19 104W XL. I had a flat tire right in the middle of a fast perfectly smooth highway while traveling with a baby, the car is just beyond a month old and it seems the TPMS system failed and the tire has to be replaced at the customer's cost."complaint #1849680
    • "While driving, the vehicle displays a critical “Air pressure in tires very low — pull over safely” alert. When I pull over and inspect, the tire pressure is normal and there is no flat. The alert clears on its own after driving a few more miles. The vehicle ha…"complaint #2206519
  44. #44

    abs module

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "While driving at freeway speeds, a vehicle cut me off. In order to avoid a collision, I pressed the brake pedal causing all brakes to lock up and the vehicle skidded. I felt the vehicle starting to hydroplane sideways over the dry surface and I heard the scr…"complaint #1856176
  45. #45

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Component Failure A/C Compressor / Heat Pump + Defogger / Defroster Safety Risk Windshield visibility was limited. With climate control limited was extremely hot in vehicle and resulted in physical discomfort / distractions while driving Problem Confirmation…"complaint #1845919
  46. #46

    adas blind spot

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Yesterday I drove 1 shift on UberX in chill mode, very carefully and tried to save as much energy as possible. Here’s what happened. I left the house with 100% charged 274 miles range not 303 advertised I track everywhere I go with Everlance GPS. After a coupl…"complaint #1902771
  47. #47

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "First my car was having issues charginging at the charge stations. Then as soon as that issue occurred, I had to replace the car battery. Then I noticed that the windows would randomly retract while I was driving my vehicle. My child had pointed out that his w…"complaint #1860349
  48. #48

    horn

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The Tesla model 3/Y have two horn buttons on either side of the airbag. I noticed that my left side has never functioned well, so I started searching online. https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/comments/wr4tq0/comment/ikwiy3i/?context=3 https://www.youtube.…"complaint #1835118
  49. #49

    instrument cluster

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "A Tesla Model Y has one screen which is all instruments, warning indicators and reverse camera. On March 3rd, 2024 I had just completed about a [REDACTED ADDRESS]. I parked the vehicle for approximately three minutes and upon returning to the vehicle the scree…"complaint #1982721
  50. #50

    key fob and immobilizer

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The low voltage battery went out after rear right door was opened to put children in car seats. Drove 45 minutes to a train museum with the kids. Everything was working fine on the way down. Once done with the museum and back at the car, opened right rear door…"complaint #2098595
  51. #51

    phone connectivity

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I pay $9.99/month for 'premium connectivity' which is an acronym for "None of the features you paid for actually work unless you ALSO pay us $9.99/month for Spotify wrapped as Tesla radio that doesn't work half the days you drive it". How can you sell me a car…"complaint #1894350
  52. #52

    transfer case awd

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The vehicle in question is a 2022 Tesla Model Y with approximately 60,000 miles. Tesla has advised that four bushings on the rear transfer case require replacement. Given the relatively low mileage and age of the vehicle, this level of wear is highly concernin…"complaint #2199537

NHTSA investigations

Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for TESLA MODEL Y directly.