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Buying a used 2022 Tesla Model 3? Check these 18 recalls first
The recall list shifts away from suspension and brake fasteners toward feature and display issues: hood latch warning failure, FSD Beta behavior, a weaker defroster, center screen freezing after fast charging, pedestrian warning sound silenced by a factory reset, a tire warning light fault, plus rear seat belts possibly reassembled wrong. NHTSA has 764 unverified complaints (53 crashes, 4 fires, 45 injuries), with forward collision avoidance at 532 far ahead of speed control and service brakes.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether a factory reset was ever performed and confirm the pedestrian warning sound is audible at low speed.
- Fast charge or check for center screen freezing, and verify the defroster, hood latch warning and tire pressure warning light all function.
- Ask if the rear seats were ever removed or serviced, given the seat belt reassembly recall.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Tesla dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Tesla Model 3
What owners have reported to NHTSA
764 complaints filed for this model year, including 53 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 45 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 576 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 171 | None found |
| Brakes | 167 | None found |
| Electrical System | 59 | Yes |
| Steering | 36 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 16 | Yes |