2022 Tesla Model Y Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 50 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 6% of its 863 total complaints for the year. These complaints include 3 crashes and 6 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 14,450 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 50
- 6% of 863
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 14,450 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Second-row seats fail to latch or become unadjustable, triggering an unsecured-seat alarm that owners say goes unresolved for months.
- The frunk or hood has opened while the vehicle was in motion, in one case breaking the windshield, hood, and hinges.
- Owners describe the second-row floor flexing, comparing it to a similar issue reported on the Model 3.
- Passenger doors have locked automatically and failed to unlock, in one case trapping a child inside the car.
- A front passenger safety restraint system fault warning appeared on the dashboard, requiring a service center visit to address.
- Some owners describe rear seat comfort and ergonomics as poor during extended trips.
When 2022 Tesla Model Y body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2022, latest Aug 30, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
- NHTSA lists 50 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Model Y, which is 6% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y's Structure & Body issues?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this problem area.
- Did these Structure & Body problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to these complaints show 3 crashes and 6 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically appear on the 2022 Model Y?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 14,450 miles.
- Are seat latch problems common in these complaints?
- Yes, multiple owners describe second-row seats that fail to latch or that trigger unsecured-seat warnings, based on the sample complaints.