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2022 Tesla Model S Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model S, 15% of its 138 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 10,000 miles, with no related recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
21
15% of 138
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report severe inner-tread wear on rear Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, concentrated where the inner sidewall meets the tread.
  • Several drivers describe rear tire sidewalls delaminating or splitting open at the seam, sometimes on both rear tires within a short span of miles.
  • Multiple owners link the wear pattern to the rear suspension defaulting to a low ride height with negative camber, which they say accelerates inner tire wear.
  • Some complaints describe repeated pressure loss from pinhole leaks or slow leaks traced back to the worn or separated tread area.
  • One owner reported three separate tire blowouts on the same vehicle over two years, occurring on either rear side.
  • Owners note the issue appears identical across many other Model S and Model X complaints they found discussed online, suggesting a widespread pattern rather than an isolated defect.

When 2022 Tesla Model S suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2022, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2022 Tesla Model S suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2022Dec 2022Aug 2023Jan 2024Apr 2024Aug 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2022 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model S model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20129 (15%)
  2. 201398 (21%)
  3. 201493 (25%)
  4. 2015150 (22%)
  5. 2016215 (33%)
  6. 2017111 (26%)
  7. 201821 (13%)
  8. 201910 (23%)
  9. 202018 (23%)
  10. 202132 (18%)
  11. 202221 (15%)
  12. 20238 (7%)
  13. 20242 (5%)
  14. 20252 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model S have?
NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this category for the 2022 Tesla Model S, which is 15% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2022 Tesla Model S suspension or tires?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2022 Model S.
At what mileage do these tire and suspension problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 10,000 miles.
Did these suspension or tire issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA's data for this category on the 2022 Model S shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries.
What specific tire problem do owners describe most?
Owners most often describe inner-tread wear and sidewall delamination on the rear tires, which several link to the rear suspension's camber setting.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.