Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2022 Tesla Model S has 19 recalls, 128 complaints.
19
Recalls
128
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
22V037000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functio...
22V045000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not ...
22V050000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in t...
22V063000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V104000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorre...
22V235000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to b...
22V296000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The i...
22V526000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing t...
22V702000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic rever...
23V085000
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving...
23V488000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the preten...
23V743000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke ...
23V838000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of...
23V862000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles f...
24V051000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An...
24V376000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an ...
24V554000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to det...
25V172000
AIR BAGS
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been insta...
24V967000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these v...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2022 Tesla Model S.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The vehicle developed a leak in the AC condensate drain. The leak is directly above the safety restr... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | WHEELS | Complaint Category: Tires / Suspension Summary of Issue: I am reporting a recurring and deceptive sa... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Incident Description: While driving through a parking lot at 20 mi/hr, my vehicle's AEB system activ... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle: 2022 Tesla Model S (HW 3.0) System in Question: Full Self-Driving (FSD) Capability, initial... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | VIN: [XXX] 2022 Tesla Model S Delivery: 10/27/2025 Passenger seatbelt was cut/frayed — FMVSS 209 +... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | Since purchase, I have experienced nine tire-related failures, including four separate blowouts at h... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | TIRES | Vehicle: 2022 Tesla Model S Tire: Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 255/45R19 104W XL Date of incident: Octob... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car vents emit moldy smell when started , reported this to Tesla , they changed the filters but the ... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Tonight, shortly after dusk, on a lightly traveled road near my home, the high-beams failed to funct... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | SUSPENSION | Michelin Pilot Sport 4S T2 295/30R/21 102Y. These tires are engineered by Michelin specifically for... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE | The front right door top hinge bolts fell out. Believe the bottom one is broke off. Also have vehi... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,STRUCTURE | Driver door does not unlock after a trip, with passengers inside the vehicle. Driver is unable to ex... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The rear seatbelt on the left stopped latching all of a sudden creating a safety issue to ride with ... |
| Apr 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occupied,... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the front passenger side window spontaneously shattered withou... |
| Mar 13, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The manual door release on the front passenger side of my car was released automatically without any... |
| Jan 27, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The driver side rear view mirror vibrates at most speeds in a way that renders it useless. This is ... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My AC heater stopped functioning when I was driving through sub zero temperatures in salt lake city,... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This vehicle has a well documented issue with tearing the inner side walls of the tires. I've gone ... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My Tesla Model S 2022 unexpectedly shut down while parked in a covered garage on [XXX], after I had ... |