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Tesla Model 3

2022 only

1,481 classified complaints 18 recalls

2022 Tesla Model 3 have 1,481 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 18 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 4,235 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2022 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model 3 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2022 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 1,126 complaints

Median onset: 4,235 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 91 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 5.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 37 complaints

Median onset: 3,812 miles. 10.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 35 complaints

Median onset: 35,400 miles. 11.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 32 complaints

Median onset: 21,372 miles. 21.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 23 complaints

Median onset: 38,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 17 complaints

Median onset: 4,362 miles. 35.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 15 complaints

Median onset: 38,200 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2022 model year. See the full Tesla Model 3 report for every year and full specs/safety data.