2022 Tesla Model 3 problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Steady

NHTSA has received 763 owner complaints about the 2022 Tesla Model 3, or 163.3 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 3.88, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #90 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Tesla models its rate is 146% higher; against other Electric vehicles it is 190% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2021-12-04 and 2026-08-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.

763Complaints

163.3Complaints per year on the road

3.88Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles

18Recalls

7.2%Share involving a crash or fire

56Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 115.8 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 113.5 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 593 complaints, 702% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Driver-assist systems (51.4% of complaints), followed by Brakes (20.7%) and Electrical (7.7%). Driver-assist systems complaints are 9.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Driver-assist systems reports, owners most often mention “cruise”, “phantom”, “braking”, “autopilot” and “control”. 55 reports (7.2%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 45 injuries and 1 death.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 7 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (62% of incidents). In the last 12 months 56 new complaints were filed, versus 63 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for this model year. 70% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 13 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions” (opened 2026-03-18, still open).

Complaint index

vs. all tracked vehicles3.88
vs. other Tesla models2.46
vs. other 2022 models4.18
vs. other Electric vehicles2.9
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (593)8.02
#90 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

2018116.2 per year2.76
201979.2 per year1.88
202067.0 per year1.59
2021115.8 per year2.75
2022163.3 per year3.88
2023113.5 per year2.7
202480.4 per year1.91
202567.6 per year1.61

Tesla Model 3 problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

Driver-assist systems392 · 51.4% · 8.96×
Brakes158 · 20.7% · 3.41×
Electrical59 · 7.7% · 0.49×
Interior & equipment37 · 4.8% · 0.54×
Steering25 · 3.3% · 0.51×
Airbags & seat belts19 · 2.5% · 0.65×
Body & structure19 · 2.5% · 0.27×
Other16 · 2.1% · 1.16×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Driver-assist systems · Common terms in reports

cruise241
phantom163
braking209
autopilot130
control249
behind127

Brakes · Common terms in reports

cruise95
phantom55
control104
braking78
brakes63
behind54

Electrical · Common terms in reports

self-driving8
safety24
turn signals5
computer8
cameras6
high-voltage4

Problem areas: Driver-assist systems · Electrical · Brakes · Airbags & seat belts · Interior & equipment · Steering · Wheels, tires & suspension · Body & structure · Transmission / powertrain · Lighting · Engine

When complaints were filed

Crashes reported: 53
Fires reported: 4
Injuries: 45
Deaths: 1

Vehicle age at incident

<1 yr61.9%
1–2 yrs17.8%
2–3 yrs8.9%
3–5 yrs11.4%
5+ yrs0.0%

Median age at incident: 7 months

What owners report

The contact owned a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied, the vehicle independently started while parked in the driveway and caught on fire. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure.

Electrical · 2026-08-07 · ODI 11755495 · Fire
U.S. registered Tesla operating in [XXX]. Full Self-Driving engaged. Dark, nighttime conditions. Vehicle was traveling toward low traffic zones near the edge of [XXX] when the system made a severe mistake. The car went off the main road.

Steering · 2026-07-31 · ODI 11754099 · Crash
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range has developed a failure of the Autopilot/ADAS computer. The AP computer remains installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection. The vehicle operated normally before software update 2026.26.6.

Electrical · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760929
With its latest upgrade, 2026.20.6.11 with full self-driving V14 Light, Tesla no longer allows users to set a max speed. This is very dangerous, especially in school zones where the vehicle, with Full Self-Driving, consistently misreads the speed limit.

Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760774
The Tesla service center in San Antonio Texas installed new tires and a new wheel on my vehicle and one of the tires was installed inside out based on the manufacturer’s specifications.

Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759883

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Electric vehicles

Models	Complaints	Complaints per year on the road	Complaint index
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV	59	12.6	0.3
2022 Tesla Model X	125	26.7	0.63
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E	134	28.7	0.68
2022 Volkswagen ID.4	134	28.7	0.68
2022 Tesla Model S	136	29.1	0.69
2022 Kia EV6	275	58.8	1.4
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning	301	64.4	1.53
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5	402	86.0	2.04
2022 Tesla Model 3	763	163.3	3.88
2022 Tesla Model Y	854	182.7	4.34

Safety recalls (18)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Campaign 26V507000 · 2026-08-05

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V283000 · 2026-05-05

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Campaign 24V935000 · 2024-12-17 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Risk: Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Campaign 24V554000 · 2024-07-24 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Risk: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES Campaign 24V376000 · 2024-05-28 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT Campaign 24V153000 · 2024-02-27 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 24V051000 · 2024-01-30 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE Campaign 23V838000 · 2023-12-12 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING Campaign 23V085000 · 2023-02-15 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Risk: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE Campaign 22V798000 · 2022-10-21

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.

Risk: An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Campaign 22V702000 · 2022-09-19 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION Campaign 22V296000 · 2022-05-03 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.

Risk: A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Campaign 22V263000 · 2022-04-18 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

Risk: The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Campaign 22V235000 · 2022-04-12 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Campaign 22V063000 · 2022-02-04 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Campaign 22V050000 · 2022-02-02 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

Risk: Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Campaign 22V045000 · 2022-02-01 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE Campaign 22V037000 · 2022-01-27 · Over-the-air fix

Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Risk: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

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Investigations

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions Open

EA26002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2026-03-18 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Teslaâs Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the systemâs ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient t…
Emergency egress controls are not readily accessible and clearly identifiable. Closed

DP25002 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR · Opened 2025-12-23 · Closed 2026-07-22 · Model years: 2022

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a defect petition received on November 24, 2025, requesting an investigation into the emergency mechanical door release in 2022 Model Year (MY) Tesla Model 3.Â The petition alleges that the controls for the emergency mechanical door release are not accessible and clearly identifiable and thus fail to comply with Federal Motor V…
Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged Open

PE25012 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2025-10-07 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

The Office of Defects Investigation (âODIâ) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute traï¬c safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automat…
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements Open

AQ25002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2025-08-20 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

The Office of Defects Investigation (âODIâ) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (âTeslaâ) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the âSGOâ), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports involved crashes in which the Standing General Order in place at the time required a…
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions Closed

PE24031 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2024-10-17 · Closed 2026-03-18 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

On October 17, 2024, NHTSAâs Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24031) of Teslaâs Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) to assess: the ability of the FSD system to detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions; whether any other FSD crashes had occurred under degraded roadway visibility co…
Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness Open

RQ24009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE · Opened 2024-04-25 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its Autopilot system, which Tesla described as an SAE Level 2 (L2) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Autopilot is the simulta…
Sudden Unintended Acceleration Open

DP23002 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Opened 2023-06-29 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting that ODI reevaluate its decision to deny DP20-001 on the basis that intermittent high electrical current demands on the vehicles' 12VDC systems may have caused some or all of the incidents examined by ODI in DP20-001. The petitioner bases this information on a review of open-source research and the DP20-001 denial. The petiti…
Defect Petition Interlock Request Closed

DP23001 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER · Opened 2023-04-07 · Closed 2026-03-18 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

On March 21, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting a ârecall of all Tesla carsâ produced from 2013 to the date on which the petition was filed due to what Petitioner considers to be the increased likelihood of pedal misapplication. Attached to the Petition is a paper authored by Petitioner. According to Petitioner, the differences in the operator contro…
Pedestrian alert sounds Closed

DP22005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07 · Campaign 22V063000 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Autopilot System Driver Controls Closed

EA22002 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Opened 2022-06-08 · Closed 2024-04-25 · Campaign 23V838 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded PE21020 to EA22002 on June 8, 2022, to extend work and deepen the PE21020 crash analysis, to supplement that analysis with additional data, and to perform vehicle evaluations to understand how Teslaâs Autopilot system may exacerbate human factors or behavioral safety risks by undermining the effectiveness of the driverâs supervision. To suppor…
Unexpected Brake Activation Closed

PE22002 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · Opened 2022-02-16 · Closed 2026-06-29 · Model years: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

On February 16, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22002) to investigate reports of unexpected deceleration while driving with the adaptive cruise control system engaged in Model Year (MY) 2021 â 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured by Tesla. The subject systems include Autopilot (all versions), Full Self-Driving (FSD) and Traffic Aware C…
Tesla Passenger Play Closed

PE21023 · EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:120/240 VAC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:RECEPTACLE · Opened 2021-12-21 · Closed 2023-05-26 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE21-023) on December 21, 2021, to evaluate the driver distraction potential and use frequency / circumstances of in-vehicle game-play functionality referred to as ?Passenger Play? in certain model year (MY) 2017-2022 Tesla Model 3, S, X, and Y vehicles. Distracted driving can result in an increased risk of a crash. PE21-023 …
Autopilot & First Responder Scenes Closed

PE21020 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · Opened 2021-08-13 · Closed 2022-06-08 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

On August 13, 2021, NHTSA?s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE21-020) to assess the performance of Tesla?s Autopilot system (a system characterized by Tesla as an SAE Level 2 driving automation system designed to support and assist the driver in performing the driving task) available in Tesla vehicles. The investigation opening was motivated by an accumulatio…

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Tesla Model 3?

763 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Tesla Model 3, or about 163.3 per year on the road.

What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Tesla Model 3?

The most common category is Driver-assist systems, accounting for 51.4% of complaints.

Does the 2022 Tesla Model 3 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall(s) for this model year. 13 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions” (opened 2026-03-18, still open).

Is the 2022 Tesla Model 3 still generating complaints?

In the last 12 months 56 new complaints were filed, versus 63 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.