2022 Tesla Model Y electrical system problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Tesla Model Y — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was operating in the self-driving feature, the vehicle bumped into a shopping cart holder while attempting to park into a parking space, prompting the contact to take control of the vehicle. The rear bumper on the…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“As a 100% T&P Disabled Veteran relying on advanced driver-assistance for mobility, I purchased a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance with Hardware 3 (HW3), which was actively advertised and sold as possessing all necessary hardware for safe, autonomous operation. In practice, the vehicle suffers from…”
filed Jul 23, 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
- A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the…Campaign 22V050000 · Feb 2, 2022
Related service bulletins
On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 47 | 16% |
| 2025 Model Y | 16 | 18% |
| 2024 Model Y | 58 | 19% |
| 2023 Model Y | 109 | 10% |
| 2021 Model Y | 140 | 13% |
| 2020 Model Y | 26 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Tesla Model Y
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.