Does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have an engine recall?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Engine problem area on the 2022 Tesla Model Y.

How common are engine complaints on the 2022 Tesla Model Y?

NHTSA lists 149 Engine complaints for the 2022 Model Y, which is 17% of the 863 total complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do owners report engine problems on the 2022 Model Y?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this Engine problem area is 7,500 miles.

How serious are the reported engine issues?

NHTSA data tied to this Engine problem area on the 2022 Model Y includes 14 crashes, 2 fires, and 112 injuries.

How does the 2022 Model Y compare to other years for this issue?

The Engine problem area accounts for 17% of complaints in 2022, close to 2021's 16% and 2023's 16%, but higher than 2024's 13% and 2025's 11%.

2022 Tesla Model Y Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 149 Engine complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 17% of that year's 863 total complaints. These complaints involve 14 crashes and 112 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 7,500 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints: 149; 17% of 863
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 112
Median mileage: 7,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while slowly pulling into or turning onto a driveway, resulting in the vehicle crashing into garages, walls, or other vehicles.
Some drivers describe unintended acceleration happening at a stop or traffic light, causing the vehicle to strike another car even with the brake pedal depressed.
Owners report unintended acceleration events occurring right after Full Self-Driving (FSD) disengages, with the vehicle surging forward without input.
One owner reported a burning smell and sparks near a front tire while driving at highway speed, followed by a fire.
Several complaints describe the vehicle failing to respond to braking during an acceleration event, with the accelerator pedal not being pressed at the time.

When 2022 Tesla Model Y engine complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2021, latest Sep 18, 2026.

149 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2022 (26).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Model Y model year

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

20190 (0%)
202038 (14%)
2021175 (16%)
2022149 (17%)
2023183 (16%)
202443 (13%)
202511 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have an engine recall?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Engine problem area on the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
How common are engine complaints on the 2022 Tesla Model Y?: NHTSA lists 149 Engine complaints for the 2022 Model Y, which is 17% of the 863 total complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do owners report engine problems on the 2022 Model Y?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this Engine problem area is 7,500 miles.
How serious are the reported engine issues?: NHTSA data tied to this Engine problem area on the 2022 Model Y includes 14 crashes, 2 fires, and 112 injuries.
How does the 2022 Model Y compare to other years for this issue?: The Engine problem area accounts for 17% of complaints in 2022, close to 2021's 16% and 2023's 16%, but higher than 2024's 13% and 2025's 11%.