2022 Tesla Model s problems
The Tesla Model S is a battery electric executive car with a liftback body style built by Tesla, Inc. since 2012. The Model S features a battery-powered dual-motor, all-wheel drive layout, although earlier versions featured a rear-motor and rear-wheel drive layout.
Development of the Model S began prior to 2007, under the codename "WhiteStar". The Model S was officially announced on June 30, 2008, and a prototype vehicle was unveiled in March 2009. The Model S debuted on June 22, 2012. A revised, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version, known as the 60D, debuted on October 9, 2014. The 60D was followed by the 70D, which made dual-motor and all-wheel drive the standard, followed by the 85D, P85D, and P90D. Along with these updates, Tesla offered the Autopilot driving assistance system. The first major design refresh came in April 2016 when the Model S was updated with a new front hood design. In October of the same year, hardware became standard that supports Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) capability. As part of the update, integrated standard cameras around the car were added. In February 2017 the Tesla Model S P100D debuted, which included a revised motor and was the first electric vehicle to have an EPA estimated range exceeding 300 miles (483 km). The second major design refresh, codenamed "Palladium", was introduced in June 2021, offering a new "Plaid" performance model, along with a revised interior, powertrain, and suspension.
The Model S became the first electric car to top the monthly new-car-sales ranking in any country, leading twice in Norway, in September and December 2013 and in Denmark in December 2015. Sales passed 250,000 units in September 2018. The Model S was the top-selling plug-in electric car worldwide in 2015 and 2016, although it was later surpassed by the Model 3. Upon its release, the Model S received positive reviews, with praise for its acceleration and range, although initial models received criticism for their high cost and braking issues.
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Common 2022 Tesla Model s problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Tesla Model S 2022, common problems with this car include:
- Suspension and Steering Failures: Premature failures of suspension or steering parts have been experienced by tens of thousands of Tesla owners. Issues with low-tech suspension connections, half shafts, and steering racks have been highlighted, with some cases leading to accidents due to sudden power-steering outages.
- Warning Light Visibility Issues: Tesla vehicles, including the Model S, have been recalled due to insufficiently large warning lights on the instrument panel. The font size of critical safety information like brake, park, and antilock brake warning lights did not meet federally mandated safety standards, potentially increasing the risk of collisions.
- Software and System Defects: Tesla has faced challenges with software and system defects, including issues with the Autopilot system designed to ensure driver attention. Investigations have revealed instances of crashes while using Autopilot, leading to recalls and updates to enhance driver alerts and controls.
These problems highlight various issues faced by Tesla Model S 2022 owners, ranging from dashboard errors to critical safety concerns like suspension failures and warning light visibility issues. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensure the reliability and safety of these vehicles.
What are the disadvantages of Tesla Model S?
Cons: Charging your car at home results in an electricity bill that is not as cheap as I had anticipated. The registration costs are over $1,000, significantly higher compared to the $200 registration fee for my previous car. The car insurance costs considerably more as well.
What's the most common problem with Tesla?
The Most Common Breakdowns in Teslas
- Battery and Charging Related Issues. One of the key components in any Tesla vehicle is its high-capacity battery pack. ...
- Software and Firmware Glitches. ...
- Suspension and Air Suspension System. ...
- Door Handle and Window Failures.
Is Tesla S model reliable?
We expect the 2024 Model S will be less reliable than the average new car.
How successful is Tesla 2022?
2022 Tesla's revenue amounted to 81.462 billion USD, indicating a 51.35% rise from 2021 revenue. For comparison, the annual revenue of Tesla in 2021 was 53.823 billion USD, reflecting a 70.67% increase from the revenue of 2020.
2022 Tesla Model s car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Tesla Model s problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Forward collision avoidance problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Tesla Model s vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2022 Tesla Model s
The NHTSA has received 107 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Tesla Model s. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2022 Tesla Model s vehicles.
2024-08-26
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-26
- VIN: 5YJSA1E5XNF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The yoke steering is not intuitive and makes it really hard to instinctively press the horn or use the directionals, without taking your eyes off the road. This presents a serious safety hazard especially in the case of an emergency, where milliseconds count to avert an accident. At a minimum the horn button should be placed on the center of the steering or be replaced with a traditional wheel. In fact, if the car were to spin out of control, the rectangular shape of the yoke would likely prevent me from regaining control of the car. When I purchased the car in 2022 a regular steering wheel was not option. Tesla is now allowing retro fits but at a significant cost to the owner. There have been several instances in the two years where i pressed the center of the yoke with no effect, which could have led to an accident. I am surprised this kind of serious hazard is still permitted to exist and I kindly ask for your immediate attention.
2024-07-05
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YJSA1E59NF
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: I was driving on the highway utilizing the full self-driving mode. There was traffic and I was behind an 18-wheeler. The 18-wheeler turned into the right lane, but because of the traffic, it couldn't completely clear the lane so the rear was slightly sticking. The Tesla stopped because it couldn't clear the lane while the 18-wheeler was sticking out. I didn't intervene because it had stopped. Then all of a sudden, it surged forward causing the Tesla's right side mirror to be hit by the 18-wheeler's back. The right side mirror's paint job was completely taken off. I didn't have time to intervene because of the sudden surge.
2024-06-26
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1E56NF
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Air Suspension system throws an error. Car attempts to lift but it feels like a limit switch or some upper bound is not working properly, as the car lifts in the rear, then suddenly kicks back down before trying to lift again. This process repeats 5-6 times before stopping. Initially, I could hear a motor or compressor running for about 30 seconds while initially driving the car. Since then, I've not heard any sounds from the suspension and it consistently says that the suspension is either not available or not functional in the driver heads up screen. Tesla is forcing me to pay for this repair, it is uncertain or unclear whether this should be covered under a recall, especially considering the issues on Suspension faced in China. Tesla has ridiculous wait times at their service centers - it will take me at least until late July to get this fixed.
2024-05-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-24
- VIN: 5YJSA1E59NF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: being total disabled and driving over 46 years tesla moved horn from it’s original place they want 1,800.00 put back in middle of steering wheel this is hardship and safety issue
2024-04-28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-27
- VIN: 5YJSA1E5XNF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: While driving suddenly in the middle of the road the car stopped with the warning Pull over immediately. Rear motor disabled. The biggest safety issue was the vehicle would not respond to any shift in gear drive , reverse or neutral. It wouldn’t move at all. I had to call 911 and cops also tried but the vehicle would not respond to any movement
2024-04-24
STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-23
- VIN: 5YJSA1E55NF
- Components: STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: The horn is in a difficult place to access compared to ALL other vehicles in the USA making it a safety concern and hazard will driving should an emergency arise and you can’t get to the horn quickly. This has happened to me driving the 2022 Tesla Model S and I could not get to the horn swerving violently to avoid a collision.
2024-04-17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-16
- VIN: 5YJSA1E57NF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: This vehicle does not have a fully functional horn. To activate the horn, you must press a tiny area located in the upper right part of the yoke. The area to activate the horn is less than 1-inch wide. The horn is virtually worthless when you need it such as when someone is running a light or changing into your lane, etc. Because you can't find the horn activation area in an emergency, you are unable to warn others about dangers as you are required to do by Texas law. This has been corrected in later made Model S and they now have the horn sound by pressing anywhere in the large area in the center of the yoke. I've brought this to Tesla's attention but they refuse to repair or replace the yoke. They will do so at a cost of $2,300. Ironically, they will replace the yoke under warranty if the yoke's cover is peeling or cracking - a known defect. Cosmetic - they fix. Safety - they refuse to fix. Please consider issuing a notice to Tesla that they fix the horns on their 2022 Model S.
2024-04-14
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1E61NF
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: RECALL ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE. HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE AUTO STEER/AUTO PILOT THAT COMES IN THE CAR. THE AUTO STEER AUTOMATICALLY GOES OFF AND WHENEVER YOU MAKE A TURN, THERE'S A WEIRD SOUND.
2024-03-26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-26
- VIN: 5YJSA1E52NF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Lack of blinker stalk: After driving this vehicle since September 2022, buttons in place of a blinker stalk are dangerous. In real driving conditions, there are many times I have to take my eyes off the road to look at the wheel and make sure I'm pressing the correct blinker button. Often times when I think my fingers are in the right position, I'd like to shift right but wind up pressing the left blinker button and vice versa. I always thought it was me not being aware until I saw other Tesla drivers do the same. Lack of center horn: For the Model S, the center horn is not active. Instead you need to press a tiny button to activate the horn. This is also very dangerous since you have a split second to alert other drivers but you have to take your eyes off the road to activate the horn. Tesla's solution to "mash" the right controls on the wheel will activate the horn is terrible. I usually wind up activating the wipers or voice recognition when I follow that suggestion. Rear passenger door emergency release: The location of the rear door emergency release is located behind a small cutout of the rug behind your legs. In case of emergency, time is wasted having to explain to find the cut out, open the cut out, look for a wire and pull. No trunk emergency release: That's right... There is no interior trunk release. If you get stuck in the trunk, you cannot release/open it from the inside. You will have to somehow fold down the rear seats and crawl into the back seats to exit. I'd be glad to speak with someone in more details or provide specific pictures upon request.
2024-02-17
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1E58NF
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: The update that you required for Auto Steer has made the car undrivable. I get a written and audible warning IMMEDIATELY when I engage Auto Steer. Literally within 2 seconds. I always keep my hands on the wheel, lightly, while I drive on the highway. Anything short of a death grip on the wheel causes the warning to go off. However, the nag feature (after the changes you required) goes off constantly. Honestly, it's very distracting. If I look at the radio to change the channel, the warning goes off. You need to undo the changes you required. It makes Auto Steer less safe, not more.
2024-02-11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 5YJSA1E5XNF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Horn is not located in the center where it can be found in the event of an emergency. Instead it is in tiny non-tactile button on the right side. Have had incidents in which I almost got into an accident and needed the horn to alert the other vehicle of an impending collision. In each instance I was not able to locate the horn in a timely manner.
2024-02-10
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-10
- VIN: 5YJSA1E65NF
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: Tire separation on the inside rear tires. I purchased my car new and had continued slight loss of air pressure at 12,000 miles. I inspected the rear tires and found one of the tires and begun to split open (at the seam where tread adheres to the tire), the other tire once sprayed with soap water had tiny pin hole leaks all the way around the same seam. I had tires replaced and filed a tire warranty claim. The original tires were Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and the tires I replaced them with were the same. Now at 30,343 miles the same problem occurred, both tires show separation around the inside seam with the tread still remaining. If left uncorrected/addressed the tires would eventually blow out driving.
2024-01-30
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-20
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 5YJSA1E58NF
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while reversing in her driveway, the front driver's side camera did not indicate there was a gate in the viewing area. The driver crashed into a metal gate on her property. The front bumper was damaged. There was no beeping sound while approaching the object. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was diagnosed that the bumper needed to be replaced. The rear bumper was damaged while at the body shop. The mechanic stated that the clips were missing. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact removed the USB and was unable to locate the incident. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred her to an approved body shop. The approximate mileage was 11,544.
2024-01-23
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-02
- VIN: 5YJSA1E60NF
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: All tesla models have excessively bright headlamps, blinding oncoming traffic. There are many teslas where I live and commute. I had many instances where I could not see what was in front of me on a two lane road due to a tesla coming in the opposite direction at night. It is seriously dangerous to have these cars with such bright lights on the road. They create a hazard for every driver in the oncoming lane. I strongly believe that these bright headlamps ought to be illegal, as they jeopardize safety of drivers.
2024-01-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-13
- VIN: 5YJSA1E55NF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The horn is very difficult to hit in case of emergency. You have to look down and find the horn button, which is especially problematic for example if a child runs in front of the car, you have to take your eyes off the road and find the horn button and press it. All other cars in the world use the center of the steering for a horn, this model of Tesla S does not.
2024-01-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-12
- VIN: 5YJSA1E58NF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The placement of the horn and turn signals onto the steering wheel is highly flawed. In normal driving, the turn signal buttons on the wheel are not intuitive, even after months and 10,000mi of ownership. The horn is also a button, and will never be useful in an emergency situation. These items should be required to be placed in the same spot for every street legal vehicle. Muscle memory and ease of use for safety.
2024-01-13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-13
- VIN: 5YJSA1E57NF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The horn button is to difficult to use during an emergency. Tesla knows this that’s why there cybertruck has the horn in the center of the wheel.
2024-01-12
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-12
- VIN: 5YJSA1E69NF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The car doesn’t have a conventional horn. Instead the horn is activated via a small button on the steering wheel. I don’t mean to be a pain, but I feel as though the horn is meant for emergency situations mostly. I’ve been in multiple situations now where someone has almost hit me and I tried to swerve and find the horn but given the fact I have to keep my eyes on the person swerving into me, was unable to find it in time. One of these times, the person continued to not see me and I nearly was pinned between the car and the wall of the freeway. Due to not being able to activate the horn, I had to swerve and slam on my brakes instead almost being rear ended by the car behind me. Ideally I’d love if Tesla has to recall this steering wheel for one with a mechanical horn. They have just started making the wheels with a mechanical horn again and it would be great if they received a recall so that us without them, who are put at risk, can receive them by visiting the service center and having the wheels swapped. Thank you again for the time in reading this. I apologize for the long story. I only ask because it’s unsafe for both myself and those around me and now there’s a remedy
2024-01-04
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-04
- VIN: 5YJSA1E66NF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: In the time of 2 years of ownership of this vehicle, I have had a blown out tire happen 3 separate times with these particular tires, whether it has been the rear left side or rear right side, leaving me stranded on the street.
2023-12-26
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-26
- VIN: 5YJSA1E51NF
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Car without obstacle will without warning execute a hard slowdown/stop. We have received the latest OTA update and have disabled auto steering and fsd. These unplanned stops are incredibly dangerous when driving in traffic. They charged a substantial fee to enable FSD and we are afraid to use it which sucks but the fact that basic cruise control is so dangerous is criminal.
2023-12-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-14
- VIN: 5YJSA1E54NF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The Tesla was driving normally as I was driving through the canyons of Utah at 65 MPH. the car gave an error about lane assist malfunction and immediately followed by steering assist malfunction. The car was very hard to turn and I nearly crashed into a concrete barrier as I forced the car to turn. I was not using auto drive
2023-12-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-11
- VIN: 5YJSA1E51NF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: This vehicle came with a YOKE style steering wheel, I did not order it this way, it is how the new car arrived. It is TERRIBLE and I cannot believe TESLAS is allowed to put it in their cars. (This is my second Model S, my first is a 2015 and I love it). It has none of the standard stalks on the side (Directional signal, headlight flash, etc.). I heard that removing the stalks saved the company a pile of money too. It is a very uncomfortable shape to hold and control. I find myself holding it with just my THUMBS, draped over the top corners of the wheel. All the important features: left turn signal, right turn signal, horn, headlight flash, and wiper are controlled by SMALL icons illustrated on the front of the yoke. They are NOT user friendly and you have to LOOK at the wheel every time you want to use them, which takes your eyes off the road!! I have been driving this car for over a year now and I still cannot honk the horn or flash the lights in time to warn other drivers of impending trouble. Many times I end up doing the wrong thing: like flash the lights instead of honk! The turn signals are terrible, it is very hard to determine if I have even engaged the signal I want as it is a small spot to press, and it is easy to press the wrong direction signal. When backing up and having to look over your shoulder (sometimes you can not use the back-up camera), the flat top of the yoke wheel is extremely hard to hold on to while you try to move the wheel from left to right to back up safely: a round wheel is MUCH easier to handle. Also, the layout of the wheel and the monitor screen (it's now horizontal) is such that it blocks the entire lower left corner of the screen. I would also complain about the 2 scroll wheels on the yoke, they are too sensitive and control too many functions depending on how you push them, but that is mostly TESLA "high-tech" stuff which they still can't get right. GET RID OF THE YOKE STEERING WHEEL, and the small icons: it is dangerous to use.
2023-11-30
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-30
- VIN: 5YJSA1E55NF
- Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: Tesla, in multiple cars that I own, has repeatedly changed user-preferences of user-selections, without warning, or update notes, for a variety of functions. This seems to be a consequence of sloppy software coding and seems to coincide with new software releases. In recent months, Tesla has attempted to inform people of new software update functionality with ‘release notes’. However, these notes seldom, if ever, explain that a user’s preference is getting discarded (though could be restored -- if the user were aware). One example, is the operation of ‘Traffic Aware Cruise Control’ was changed from a double click of a scroll wheel to a single click. No release nor or manual page was called out to indicate the change — at least prior to this driver’s noticing and diagnosing the problem. Nor was any pop-up message explaining the new, and surprising functionality of a ‘double-click’ — which was to momentary activate and deactivate TACC. Other functions that get changed, without notice: 1) operation of automatic windshield wipers is deactivated (and set to ‘manual) — from the user-preference of ‘auto’; 2) Auto park chimes sounds are turned off — despite a user-preference setting them to 'on'. These changes to the UI, necessitating guesswork using the large glass screen, prove to be highly distracting to a driver in the midst of driving. In addition, these undocumented and un-communicated changes lead the consumer to contact Tesla and even setup ranger service to make a repair for what ends up being a sloppy manual — to the detriment of Tesla’s effectiveness of their Service Department. If Tesla cannot make the user interface operate in a coherent manner day-to-day, there is no hope that any alleged full self driving will avoid reverting to some unknown configuration on unknown time scales. Perhaps Tesla should repurpose engineers that make video games for the car to the purpose of regression testing to avoid surprises like these.
2023-10-31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-30
- VIN: 5YJSA1E67NF
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: Today I parked my car front of my house after couple ours I heard the voice and when I come close to my car I see the airbag is deployed I want you know the car doesn’t have any impact any accident when the airbag is deployed the car was off
2023-10-26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-26
- VIN: 5YJSA1E56NF
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Tesla Yoke Steering, horn button is nearly impossible to find in a panic situation. By the time you find the horn button an incident that could maybe have been otherwise avoided may have already occurred. Suggest Tesla, make all horns center steering wheel, it has been proven effective since the 1900's. As the NHTSA this is a complete failure in approving such a failed placement of the horn, one of any car most valued safety devices.
2022 Tesla Model s recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 17 recalls for different components of the 2022 Tesla Model s.
2024-07-24
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- Consequence: An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
2024-05-28
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
2024-01-30
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
2023-12-19
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Consequence: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.
2023-12-12
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Consequence: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
2023-11-03
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
- Consequence: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
2023-07-14
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
- Consequence: A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.
2023-02-15
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
- Consequence: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
2022-09-19
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Consequence: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
2022-07-21
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022 Model S vehicles. The front bumper carrier structure may alter the vehicle's crash detection, causing the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Tesla Service will replace the front bumper carrier structure, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-10-006.
2022-05-03
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
- Consequence: A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.
2022-04-12
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
2022-02-23
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S vehicles. The right or left side curtain air bag inflators may have been assembled incorrectly.
- Consequence: An incorrectly assembled inflator can cause a delayed or improper deployment of the side curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-001.
2022-02-04
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Consequence: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
2022-02-02
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Consequence: Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
2022-02-01
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
2022-01-27
- Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
- Consequence: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Negative 2022 Tesla Model s car reviews
Positive 2022 Tesla Model s car reviews
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The Model S Plaid is an amazing car! It's faster than most hyper-cars, and it's also one of the safest cars out there. Plus, it has some of the best technology available. The only area where it could improve is its fit and finish.
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This car is extremely comfortable and luxurious. I have owned seven series and other classes in the past, but this car is just better as an overall package. The ride comfort, safety, and reliability are second to none, and the performance is impressive!
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my 2021 Plaid, which has 13,000 miles on it. When it was delivered, I was happy to find that it had zero defects and no noticeable panel gaps (although a micrometer might find some). This is actually our fourth Tesla, and we've had great experiences with all of them. Recently, when the service tech came to change the AC filters on my wife's Model 3 (which had its first service after 4 years and 30,000 miles), I mentioned how impressed I was with the build quality of my Model S. He agreed that he's seen very few problems with them, and he sees a lot of Teslas. I think it's worth considering the convenience of charging an EV vs. filling up at a gas station. Unless you're driving more than 2-300 miles a day, you'll only need to use a supercharger occasionally (especially if you have home charging). And think about all the times you won't need to stop for gas! For most people, it's only once a week. That's 52 times a year you won't be stopping for gas vs. a few times a year you'll need a longer stop to charge an EV.
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The Tesla S is such a pleasure to own! I liked it so much that I ordered a new one. The service has been fantastic, with house calls made for certain issues. It's been a great experience overall!
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Well, it's quiet, easy to go warp speed fast, and worth every bit. I was able to leave a built monster GP superbike in the rearview mirror at a stoplight while steering with one hand and listening to Puccini on the stereo. What can I say? Elon Musk is quite the character!
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Other years of Tesla Model s
Are you having problems with your 2022 Tesla Model s?
Sim Ledner 2025-01-09
I purchased my 2013 Model S from its second owner at 98k miles after conducting extensive research that confirmed low maintenance costs and high reliability. I absolutely adored my car as it drove smoothly and quietly. However, at just under 120k miles, the high voltage battery completely died on me. I parked at work with an 80% charge and returned to find the battery completely drained, rendering the car unable to start or even be pushed to a charging stall. Despite leaving the car plugged in with three extension cords for the entire weekend, it did not take any charge and never turned back on. I had to tow it to the nearest Tesla service center, where they informed me that the battery had completely died and required a full replacement at a cost of $23k. This is almost the same as the car's average value in the best possible condition and long-range trim, which is approximately $26k. When I inquired about warranty coverage, I was informed that I was out of luck, as I had exceeded 100k miles and just passed the 8-year mark. I asked hypothetically what the warranty would be if I had the money for the repair, and they informed me that it would only cover 50k miles on the battery. The takeaway from this experience is that if you're considering purchasing a used Tesla, make sure you're still within the warranty period. It's best to get rid of the car before the factory warranty expires, as after that, all bets are off, and it may very well become a bottomless money pit. Don't ever buy a Tesla with a new battery thinking that it's like buying a new car, as you're only covered for 50k miles on a fresh battery, which is completely wasteful and senseless. While the car is under warranty, it's a fantastic, enjoyable, and elegant vehicle, with great service and no cost for warranty-covered items, no questions asked. However, once the warranty expires, you're on your own. Unfortunately, they wouldn't even buy it back from me for parts, which was disappointing customer service when things went south, leaving much to be desired from such a reputable brand.
Jonathon Heaney 2025-01-03
I have owned 3 Teslas in the past, including a P-85, P-85-D, and P100-D. However, I have noticed a decline in the quality of the vehicles and I am hesitant to purchase a 4th Tesla S Performance/Plaid vehicle due to the high price and potential risks. Unfortunately, the service staff have been unable to fix certain quality of drive functions, such as the auto high beam lights and wind noise on the P-100 front windows. Despite providing video evidence of the issues, they claim they cannot fix them. As an early adopter of Tesla (within the first 15,000 Model S sold), I am disappointed with the service I have received. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Janick Herzog 2024-08-05
The car has some quality issues that can be compared to YUGO. The experience can feel like a lottery, where you may get a car with minor issues and enjoy the acceleration until the battery overheats. However, getting service for it can be challenging. If you are looking for go-cart performance with kit car quality, TESLA is the right car. But if you prioritize quality and reliability, a Tesla may not be the best option.
Bradley Gutkowski 2024-07-05
The advertised mileage is not accurate. The Autopilot system experiences frequent malfunctions. The navigation system lacks intelligence and versatility in searching, often providing less desirable routes. The side mirrors obstruct the driver's front view, and the seats are awkward and uncomfortable for necks.
Vinnie Ratke 2024-03-27
Cons: The car was delivered brand new with a faulty front cruise sensor after waiting in line for 6 months, which rendered the cruise functions unusable with an error message. It took 8 phone calls to the call center to receive a phone call back from the service center, and 2 visits to the showroom were of zero help. The door vibrates from day 1, and the computer functions stop working without cause at least once a week, requiring a reset of the car. The headlight went out at 4 months, and the $2200 repair was claimed to be due to a collision, voiding the warranty, despite there being no collision or structural damage. It was likely damaged in transit, but Tesla refused to take responsibility. The Tesla chargers were out of stock for months, but you can pay an extra $300 for them on eBay because they sell them to non-owners. Service appointments commonly have 3-week waits, and updates occur frequently. The app to unlock/connect to the car only worked after continually deleting and reloading it on the phone. Pros: It's fast, and kids think it's cool. You don't have to stop at a gas station. This company's service continues to decline, and when buying a $150K+ vehicle (I have owned many), you expect far more than this. This trend will die or changes will be made.