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2022 Tesla Model S Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 20 NHTSA recalls and 131 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Tesla Model S

The 2022 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2022 Tesla Model S

The 2022 Tesla Model S shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
20 recalls on record
131
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Tesla Model S (20)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Tesla dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V037000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V045000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V050000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V063000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V104000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V235000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V296000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V526000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V702000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V085000

Showing 10 of 20 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2022 Tesla Model S

Based on 131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
24
Steering
20
Forward Collision Avoidance
19
Electrical System
12
Suspension
8
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Tires
7
Service Brakes
6
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Tesla Model S — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 174 complaints 2022 131 complaints 2023 0 complaints 2024 0 complaints 2025 0 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021, 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Tesla Model S

Is the 2022 Tesla Model S reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Tesla Model S has 20 recalls and 131 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model S have?
The 2022 Tesla Model S has 20 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Tesla Model S?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Tesla Model S are: Unknown Or Other, Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Tesla Model S safe to buy?
The 2022 Tesla Model S has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 20 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Tesla Model S should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Tesla Model S are: 2016, 2017, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.