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2022 Tesla Model Y AWD
The 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD has no open NHTSA safety recalls on file, 824 owner complaints, and gets about 123 mpg combined. Here's the full free record from NHTSA and the EPA.
SPECS
2022 Tesla Model Y AWD at a glance
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel
- Electricity
Source: EPA / NHTSA vPIC, as of July 11, 2026.
SAFETY RECALLS · NHTSA
No safety recalls on file with NHTSA for this year and model. That's a good sign.
NHTSA has opened one or more investigations covering this model. Recalls can follow an investigation, so check NHTSA for the latest before you buy.
Open safety recalls are free to fix at any franchised dealer. What recalls mean → Source: NHTSA recalls, as of July 11, 2026. Recalls can be issued any time, confirm by VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.
OWNER COMPLAINTS · NHTSA
824 filed- 254
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
INCIDENT SUMMARY On April 16, 2026, at approximately 2:06 PM local time, my 2022 Tesla Model Y was traveling on a multi-lane divided roadway in the Austin/Lakeway, Texas area with Autopilot engaged. Traffic in my direction of travel was he
- 120
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regarding the functionality of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. On May 11th, while the vehicle was operating under FSD, I experienced an unexpected disengagement of the system, which t
- 92
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FSD / vision system , no warnings , the vehicle is turning left and right on a straight road sunny conditions. I have a video that it wouldn’t let me attach to the case. I had Tesla service review this and they told me it’s standard behavio
- 76
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I had gotten the free trial of FSD (full self driving) from Tesla in 2024. I used it with a friend to take us to the zoo. It drove there perfectly with no issues & even backed itself in the parking spot. When time to leave, my friend sugg
- 70
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact’s wife owned a 2022 Tesla Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his wife shifted the gear shifter into drive(D), and the vehicle independently accelerated. The Autonomous feature was not engaged. The brake ped
- 50
STEERING
The vehicle pulls or "snaps/clicks" when wheel is moved at all speeds while driving manually. It is more prevalent at higher highway speeds. Tesla stated steering gear mechanism may need replacement and it is considered normal wear and tear
Problems owners reported to the government, useful for spotting patterns, not proof any one car has them. What complaints mean → Source: NHTSA complaints, as of July 11, 2026. Owner-submitted reports, not verified diagnoses.
CRASH-TEST RATINGS · NHTSA NCAP
- Overall
- ★★★★★
- Frontal
- ★★★★★
- Side
- ★★★★★
- Rollover
- ★★★★★
Government crash tests of this model; not every trim or year is tested. Source: NHTSA NCAP, as of July 11, 2026.
FUEL & RUNNING COST · U.S. EPA
- Combined
- 123 mpg
- City / Hwy
- 129 / 116
- Est. fuel / yr
- $600
- CO₂ / mi
- 0 g
EPA lab estimates; real mpg varies by how you drive. Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov, as of July 11, 2026. Annual cost assumes 15,000 mi/yr at EPA's reference price.
All figures above come from free U.S. government sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, investigations, crash tests) and the EPA (fuel economy and specs). We don't show market price, insurance cost, or proprietary reliability scores, because there's no free, reliable public source for them. For a verdict on a specific listing, with a fair-offer number and what to ask the seller, that's the VINly app.
BEFORE YOU BUY
What to check on this car
Have a mechanic check the forward collision avoidance
Owners report problems with the forward collision avoidance more than anything else on this model. Call it out specifically during a pre-purchase inspection.
Watch for a pending investigation
NHTSA has an open investigation covering this model. A recall can follow an investigation, so check nhtsa.gov for the latest before you commit.
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Test-drive the basics
Cold start, full-lock steering both ways, firm brakes with no pulsing, smooth shifts, and every electronic feature. Warning lights should come on at key-on, then go out.
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Check the title and the VIN
Confirm the title status in hand matches the listing, and that the VIN matches across the dash, door jamb, and title. VINly does not show ownership or accident history, for that, run a paid report like Carfax.
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Ask the seller the right questions
Why they are selling, any service records, accident or panel-repaint history, how many owners, and whether any open recalls were completed.
See the full used-car inspection checklist. None of this replaces a hands-on inspection by a mechanic.
Quick answers
Are there any recalls on the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD? +
No open NHTSA safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD. Recalls can be issued at any time, so confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD get? +
The EPA rates the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD at 123 mpg combined (129 city / 116 highway), about $600 a year in fuel.
How safe is the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD? +
NHTSA's NCAP program gives the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for rollover resistance.
What do owners complain about on the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD? +
Owners have filed 824 complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Tesla Model Y AWD, including 79 involving a crash. The most-reported area is forward collision avoidance.
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