2022 Tesla Model Y Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 132 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 15% of the 863 total complaints filed for that year, with 11 crashes, 4 fires, and 104 injuries reported. The median mileage at failure is 11,693. Six related recalls cover electrical components, though none require stopping driving.
- Electrical System complaints
- 132
- 15% of 863
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 104
- Median mileage
- 11,693 mi
- Related recalls
- 6
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the center touchscreen going black and becoming unresponsive shortly after starting the vehicle, in one case trapping the driver inside until a bystander opened the door from outside.
- Some owners describe the Smart Summon or mobile-app summon feature activating unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to reverse or veer into poles, bumpers, or parked cars.
- Several complaints describe fires linked to electrical components, including a USB charging port that smoked inside the cabin and a fire that started underneath the vehicle while charging.
- Owners report Autopilot or Self-Driving mode failing to decelerate, losing steering response, or becoming inoperable during highway driving, in some cases leading to a crash.
- A few owners describe unintended vehicle movement, such as the car suddenly moving backward while the driver intended to go forward after touching a drive-mode control.
When 2022 Tesla Model Y electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 6, 2022, latest Sep 12, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 26V507000Aug 4, 2026Electrical System20,349 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
- NHTSA 24V554000Jul 24, 2024Electrical System1,849,638 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
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.
- NHTSA 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Electrical System2,193,869 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
- NHTSA 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Electrical System2,031,220 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software
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.
- NHTSA 22V844000Nov 15, 2022Electrical System321,628 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. One or both taillights may intermittently fail to illuminate.
Risk: A taillight that fails to illuminate may reduce the visibility of 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 January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-016.
- NHTSA 22V050000Feb 2, 2022Electrical System26,681 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
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 complaints by Model Y model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?
- NHTSA lists 132 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, which is 15% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there recalls related to electrical problems on the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. NHTSA lists six Electrical System recalls covering the 2022 Model Y, addressing issues like taillight failure, an incorrect instrument panel font, headlight brightness, a hood latch detection error, an Autosteer issue, and a heat pump software error. None of these recalls tell owners to stop driving or park outside.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 11,693 miles at the time electrical system failures were reported for the 2022 Model Y.
- Did the electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA complaint data tied to the Electrical System problem area for the 2022 Model Y includes 11 crashes, 4 fires, and 104 injuries.
- How does 2022 compare to other Model Y years for electrical complaints?
- Electrical System complaints made up 15% of all complaints for the 2022 Model Y, compared to 14% in 2021, 12% in 2023, and 22% in 2024, based on NHTSA data.