How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Model Y, roughly 2% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y transmission or powertrain?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2022 Model Y.

Did any of these powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Four of the 16 complaints involved a crash and one involved an injury, but no fires were reported.

At what mileage do these powertrain problems tend to happen?

The median mileage at failure among reported complaints was 63,500 miles.

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

The 2022 model's complaint share of 2% is similar to 2020, 2023, and 2024, while 2021 had a higher share at 3%.

2022 Tesla Model Y Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, about 2% of its 863 total complaints for the year. Four of these involved crashes and one involved an injury. No related recalls are on file, and the median mileage at failure was 63,500.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 2% of 863
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 63,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly accelerating or failing to move in the selected direction after shifting between park, drive, and reverse.
Some drivers describe the vehicle abruptly stopping or jerking in traffic, sometimes with battery or drive system error messages on the display.
Several complaints mention a rear motor or rear drive unit failure, including a warning to "avoid steep hills" with gradual speed reduction.
One owner reported the gear selector on the steering stalk gives no audible warning when switching between forward and reverse, causing confusion about which gear is engaged.
A power conversion system failure in the rear motor assembly was cited in one case that disabled the vehicle and caused a collision.
One complaint described squeaking and eventual replacement of the lower control arms around the mileage this owner reported.

When 2022 Tesla Model Y transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2022, latest Sep 17, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2024 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Model Y model year

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

20190 (0%)
20206 (2%)
202130 (3%)
202216 (2%)
202329 (2%)
20246 (2%)
20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?: NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Model Y, roughly 2% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y transmission or powertrain?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2022 Model Y.
Did any of these powertrain complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Four of the 16 complaints involved a crash and one involved an injury, but no fires were reported.
At what mileage do these powertrain problems tend to happen?: The median mileage at failure among reported complaints was 63,500 miles.
How does the 2022 Model Y compare to other years for this problem?: The 2022 model's complaint share of 2% is similar to 2020, 2023, and 2024, while 2021 had a higher share at 3%.