2022 Tesla Model 3 electrical system problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Tesla Model 3 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range has developed a failure of the Autopilot/ADAS computer. The AP computer remains installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection. The vehicle operated normally before software update 2026.26.6. Following the update, Driving Visualization and Autopilot began…”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of camera and safety feature functionality for eight hours daily. The message "Adaptive Headlights Feature Unavailable" was displayed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has…Campaign 24V554000 · Jul 24, 2024
- An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and…Campaign 24V051000 · Jan 30, 2024
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the…Campaign 23V838000 · Dec 12, 2023
- Unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track ModeCampaign 22V263000 · Apr 18, 2022
- A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the…Campaign 22V050000 · Feb 2, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 20 | 17% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 44 | 20% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 51 | 12% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 78 | 12% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 42 | 9% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 91 | 15% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 168 | 16% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 2 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.