Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Tesla Model Y
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Tesla Model Y has 20 NHTSA recall campaigns and 875 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V507000 Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V283000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V935000 TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V554000 Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V376000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V153000 Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V051000 Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V838000 Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V385000 Steering Wheel May Disconnect from Steering Column NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V130000 Second-Row Seat Frame May Be Improperly Secured NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V085000 Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V844000 Taillight May Fail to Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V702000 Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V296000 Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V235000 Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V063000 Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V050000 Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V045000 Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V037000 Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V912000 Suspension Knuckles May Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 497 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 140 complaints
- Service Brakes 131 complaints
- Unknown or Other 122 complaints
- Electrical System 121 complaints
- Lane Departure 72 complaints
Of the 875 complaints on file, 91 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 875 complaints, owners report 152 injuries and 103 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Tesla Model Y has a large number of complaints and recalls, indicating reliability concerns. With 874 complaints and 20 recall campaigns, issues span from critical systems like forward collision avoidance to electrical systems, raising repair cost concerns. However, some failures might be software updates addressable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision system | Unknown | $350–$1,200 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
- High-efficiency particulate air filter check
- Software updates as needed
- Coolant system check every 2 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed rear camera image
- Unresponsive collision alerts
- Heating issues with windows
- Loose steering sensation
- Unlatching seat belts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Tesla Model Y at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.