2022 Tesla Model Y exterior lighting problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2022 Tesla Model Y — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger-side (right) headlight assembly suffered an internal mechanical failure and is stuck aimed too high. It cannot be calibrated or lowered to factory specification. This poses a severe safety risk by blinding oncoming traffic at night. The vehicle was inspected by a manufacturer service…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
“My driver side headlight assembly stopped working. The headlight assembly includes the driving lights, high beams, and turn signals. I am open to having this product inspected upon request. This impacts the safety of me and others due to decreased visibility and the inability to appropriately…”
filed Apr 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminateCampaign 22V844000 · Nov 15, 2022
Exterior Lighting problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 17 | 6% |
| 2025 Model Y | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Model Y | 11 | 4% |
| 2023 Model Y | 20 | 2% |
| 2021 Model Y | 9 | 1% |
| 2020 Model Y | 9 | 3% |
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.