2022 Tesla Model 3 structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2022 Tesla Model 3 — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At approximately 32,916 miles, the powered trunk lift strut on my 2022 Tesla Model 3 separated from its mounting ball stud during normal use. There was no collision or external impact. When the strut separated, it struck the rear glass and caused the glass to break. Tesla inspected and repaired the…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“My wife had a collission on June 25th at 2 30PM CST while she was parking her vehicle in her office parking spot. The car suddenty sped and hit a tree. We suspect it be a misfire in Tesla.”
filed Jun 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 2 | 10% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 6 | 5% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 22 | 5% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 19 | 4% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 22 | 4% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 59 | 6% |
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.