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2022 Tesla Model S

2022 Tesla Model S: forward collision avoidance leads the complaints

Owners filed 131 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance is the most reported area at 25%, followed by steering (15%) and the electrical system (11%). No fires, injuries, or deaths are reported across any area, and only one complaint (in steering) involved a crash. The pattern points to driver-assist behavior rather than hardware failures.

Most reported areas

Forward Collision Avoidance0 25%
The single biggest complaint: 33 reports (25%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Test the cruise control on the road and watch for unexpected braking.
Steering safety 15%
Second most reported: 20 reports (15%), including the only crash in the data. Try the steering yourself before buying.
Electrical System0 11%
15 reports (11%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Check that controls and switches work reliably.
Service Brakes0 8%
11 reports (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Several mention hard braking with cruise control engaged.
Vehicle Speed Control0 7%
The smallest of the top areas: 9 reports (7%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Several relate to the self-driving feature on highways.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 131 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.