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2022 Tesla Model Y 7 Seat
Common Problems

Ranked from 409 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
6
High severity
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Medium
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Low
6 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

16 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Random Sudden Braking During Autopilot Mode

    186complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The car suddenly and unpredictably applies the brakes while autopilot is engaged, posing a risk of rear-end collisions.

  2. 2

    Phantom Braking During Adaptive Cruise Control

    168complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The vehicle suddenly and drastically slows down without warning, potentially leading to accidents.

  3. 3

    Unreliable Operation of Adaptive Cruise Control

    114complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Adaptive cruise control malfunctions, causing the vehicle to decelerate suddenly and unpredictably.

  4. 4

    Uncommanded Slowdowns While Using Adaptive Cruise Control

    83complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The car suddenly slows down for no apparent reason while adaptive cruise control is engaged, reducing speed by up to 10 mph.

  5. 5

    Visibility Issues

    38complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The visibility systems, including wipers and exterior lighting, malfunction or fail to operate correctly.

  6. 6

    Suspension component failures

    13complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension links and bolts failing, leading to loss of control and vehicle instability.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Steering system malfunctions

    12complaints
    High severitySteering

    Unintended steering movements and loss of control, often occurring during disengagement of FSD.

  8. 8

    Phantom Braking

    8complaints
    High severityOther

    The vehicle suddenly applies emergency brakes without any visible cause or obstacle.

  9. 9

    Brake System Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityBrakes

    The brake system can fail, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly or not stop properly.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Power train and propulsion system failures

    4complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    Battery and power train issues leading to loss of power and propulsion, potentially causing accidents.

  11. 11

    Power Train Malfunction

    4complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The power train system has multiple malfunctions, including rear drive unit failures and loss of control, posing safety risks.

  12. 12

    Visibility and wiper system issues

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlight failures and poor visibility in adverse weather conditions, leading to reduced driving safety.

  13. 13

    Wiper and Defrost System Failures

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    The wiper and defrost system malfunctions, leading to poor visibility during snowy or rainy conditions.

  14. 14

    Summon Feature Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The Summon feature can cause unintended movement of the vehicle, potentially leading to collisions.

  15. 15

    Suspension Bolt Failure

    2complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension bolts can fall off without external force, leading to loss of steering and drive capability.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  16. 16

    Uncommanded Steering Maneuvers

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The vehicle can suddenly steer itself without any input from the driver, potentially causing accidents.

Other years & sources

2021 Tesla Model Y 7 SeatAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.