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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.

2022 Tesla Model Y structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2022Oct 2022Apr 2023Oct 2023Oct 2024Jul 2025Mar 2026
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (4).

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.

  1. 20190 (0%)
  2. 202022 (8%)
  3. 202159 (5%)
  4. 202250 (6%)
  5. 202347 (4%)
  6. 202423 (7%)
  7. 20255 (5%)

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.

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.