2022 Tesla Model Y safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
84
complaints reporting a crash
8
complaints reporting fire
19
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 36 report injuries (145 people injured, 101 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2022 Tesla Model Y vehicles were involved in 33 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse · May 4, 2026
- Crash riskTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated… · Dec 17, 2024
- Crash riskHood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the… · Jul 24, 2024
- Crash riskIn the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible… · May 28, 2024
- Crash riskA factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds · Feb 27, 2024
- Crash riskAn incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake… · Jan 30, 2024
- Crash riskIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of… · Dec 12, 2023
- Crash riskSteering wheel fastener may be loose · May 30, 2023