CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Tesla Model S has 20 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (46 reports).
2022 Tesla Model S recalls
Delayed Rearview Camera Image Raises Backover Crash Risk
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles running software version 2026.8.6 may show the rearview camera image late after the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
Horn May Not Sound Due to Wrong Steering Air Bag Pad
Some Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles may have been built with a steering wheel air bag that has the incorrect horn pad.
Driver Airbag May Tear During Deployment
Certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles from model years 2021 through 2024 may have a driver's frontal airbag cushion that could tear when the airbag deploys.
Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles may have a hood latch assembly that fails to detect when the hood has not been fully latched after being opened.
Seat belt warning may not sound for unbelted driver
Some Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have a seat belt warning light and chime that do not activate as intended when the driver is unbelted.
Dashboard brake and ABS warning text too small to read easily
The instrument panel on these Tesla vehicles displays the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights in an incorrect font size.
Cabin doors can unlock in a crash, raising injury risk
Certain Model S and Model X vehicles from 2022 and 2023 may have cabin doors that unlock during a crash.
Driver Misuse Risk With Autosteer Driver-Assist Feature
This recall covers vehicles with Autosteer, an SAE Level 2 driver-assistance feature.
Wrong driver airbag may deploy incorrectly in crash
Some steering wheels or yokes were replaced with a different style, but an airbag not designed for that replacement may have been installed.
Front Seat Belts May Detach in a Crash
Certain front-row seat belts may not be properly connected to the pretensioner anchors, which means the belt can come loose from its attachment point.
Software may let vehicle run intersections or exceed speed limits
Certain Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta software, or with that software pending installation, may act unsafely around intersections.
Power Windows May Pinch Occupants and Injure Them
Certain Tesla vehicles may have a power window automatic reversal system that does not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly in Low-Speed Crashes
The front bumper carrier structure in certain vehicles may alter the crash detection system, which can cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly during some low-speed crashes.
Infotainment Screen May Freeze, Hiding Rearview Camera
The central infotainment computer in certain Tesla vehicles can overheat while the car is preparing for or during fast charging.
External speaker can drown out pedestrian warning sounds
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles from model years 2017 through 2022 have a Boombox feature that can play sounds through the external speaker while the vehicle is moving.
Side Curtain Airbag May Deploy Late or Improperly in a Crash
Some side curtain airbag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
External speaker can drown out EV pedestrian warning sounds
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles have a Boombox feature that can play sound through an external speaker while the car is moving.
Software glitch may reduce windshield defrosting and visibility
A software error can cause a heat pump valve to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant inside the evaporator.
Seat Belt Chime May Not Sound, Raising Injury Risk
Certain Tesla vehicles may not sound the audible seat belt reminder chime when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.
Vehicles May Roll Through All-Way Stops, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Tesla vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the "rolling stop" function to take the vehicle through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a complete stop.
Most common 2022 Tesla Model S problems
Problem areas named in the 140 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 46 |
| Unknown Or Other | 34 |
| Steering | 21 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Wheels | 8 |
What owners report
2022 Model S Long Range, 21â³ Arachnid wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 295/30ZR21 rear, 265/35ZR21 front. Rear tires wear through to the cords on the inner shoulder while the rest of the tread looks new; fronts wear the outer shoulder. Nine replacement tires from Tesla in 47,000 miles (rears May 2025 and Oct 2026; fronts May 2024, Apr 2026, Jun 2026), plus two loaner-wheel flats (May and Aug 2026). Every failure presented as a slow leak or flat with no visible wear. Tesla performed four-wheel alignments on 5/18/2024 and 4/22/2026, both recorded âwithin specificationsâ; a front tire fitted at the second alignment failed about 2,300 miles later. Tesla never identified a cause. On 10/22/20
I am getting an error of the Tesla Front Passenger Restraint System Fault. This is a known issue among Tesla owners and Tesla wants to charge for repair/replacement when this is a design flaw.
Back tires are popping in the inner wall Iâm on my 6th tires for the years same thing keeps happening. Steering wheel is falling apart Tesla is refusing to fix it.
Since a XXX Tesla software update, Full Self-Driving on VIN [XXX] applies the brakes suddenly with no visible obstacle. This phantom braking occurs at least 5â6 times every day. Vehicles behind me have slammed on their brakes and I have had near rear-end collisions. I purchased FSD outright. I have taken the car to Tesla Service in Mount Kisco, NY and White Plains, NY. Neither location restored the feature or issued a software fix. Customer support said they cannot reach engineering. This is an ongoing safety hazard to following traffic. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
This vehicle has a recurring suspension defect causing a chassis or suspension component to make physical contact with the inner shoulder of the rear tires during normal operation, producing a sharp linear cut progressing to full cord exposure and fraying of internal steel and aramid belts. This has occurred on at least three sets of rear tires between July 2025 and June 2026. Tesla's own service records document the damage pattern on multiple occasions. No root cause has ever been identified or corrected by Tesla's service department. A tire with exposed and fraying cords on a vehicle producing over 1,000 horsepower presents a serious risk of catastrophic blowout at speed.
2022 Tesla Model S questions
Does the 2022 Tesla Model S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model S: Delayed Rearview Camera Image Raises Backover Crash Risk; Horn May Not Sound Due to Wrong Steering Air Bag Pad; Driver Airbag May Tear During Deployment; Hood May Open While Driving, Blocking View; Seat belt warning may not sound for unbelted driver. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Tesla Model S?
Based on 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (46), Unknown Or Other (34), Steering (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Tesla Model S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.