2022 Tesla Model Y: problems, recalls and fuel economy

Recalls

NHTSA lists 20 recalls for the 2022 Model Y model year^[3]. They are listed newest first.

• Remedy pending
  Headlights (26V507). Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have low beams that are too bright^[4]. That can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers. This recall covers 20,349 vehicles^[4]. Tesla Service will replace the headlights, but the remedy is not yet available. Owners will get another notice when the repair is ready.^[4]
• Rearview camera software (26V283). The rearview camera image may be delayed when the car is put in reverse, which limits the driver's view behind the car. This recall covers 218,868 vehicles^[12]. The remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[12]
• Tire pressure warning (24V935). The low tire pressure warning light may not stay on between drives, so a driver may not be warned. This recall covers 696,281 vehicles^[13]. The remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[13]
• Hood latch (24V554). The hood latch may fail to detect a hood that was left unlatched. An unlatched hood can open fully and block the driver's view. This recall covers 1,849,638 vehicles^[14]. The remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[14]
• Seat belt warning (24V376). The seat belt warning light and chime may not work as intended when the driver is unbelted. This recall covers 125,233 vehicles^[15]. The fix Tesla describes is an over-the-air software update.^[15]
• Pedestrian warning sounds (24V153). A factory reset muted the sounds that warn pedestrians the car is approaching. This recall covers 6,557 vehicles^[16]. The remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[16]
• Brake and ABS warning lights (24V051). The warning lights for the brake, park and anti-lock brake system were shown in a font that is too small, which can make them hard to read. This recall covers 2,193,869 vehicles^[17]. Tesla began releasing a free over-the-air software update.^[17]
• Autosteer controls (23V838). The controls for Autosteer may not do enough to prevent a driver from misusing this driver assistance feature, which raises the risk of a crash. This recall covers 2,031,220 vehicles^[18]. Tesla's stated remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[18]
• Steering wheel fastener (23V385). The fastener holding the steering wheel may be loose. The wheel could disconnect from the steering column and the driver could lose steering control. This recall covers 137 vehicles^[19]. Tesla Service will inspect the fastener and replace it as necessary, free of charge.^[19]
• Rear seat bolts (23V130). Bolts holding the second-row seat back frames may not be tight enough, which can reduce how well the seat belts work in a crash. This recall covers 3,470 vehicles^[20]. Tesla Service Centers will check the bolts and tighten them if needed at no cost.^[20]
• Full Self-Driving Beta behavior (23V085). Cars with Full Self-Driving Beta software may act unsafely around intersections, for example by going straight from a turn-only lane or entering a stop sign intersection without a full stop. This recall covers 362,758 vehicles^[21]. Tesla's stated remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[21]
• Taillights (22V844). One or both taillights may fail to light up at times, which makes the car harder to see. This recall covers 321,628 vehicles^[22]. The remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[22]
• Window auto-reverse (22V702). The window system that should reverse when it meets an obstruction may not react correctly, so a closing window could pinch a person. This recall covers 1,096,762 vehicles^[23]. Tesla's stated remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[23]
• Screen overheating (22V296). The main computer may overheat while preparing for or doing fast charging, which can make the center screen lag or restart. The screen shows the rearview image, gear selection and warning lights. This recall covers 129,960 vehicles^[24]. Tesla's stated remedy is an over-the-air update that improves temperature management.^[24]
• Boombox and pedestrian sounds (22V235). The Boombox feature can play sounds outside the car while it is moving, which may cover the pedestrian warning sounds. This recall covers 594,894 vehicles^[25]. Tesla's stated remedy is an over-the-air update that disables Boombox while the car is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse. The record says this recall supersedes 22V063.^[25]
• Boombox and pedestrian sounds (22V063). This is the earlier recall for the same Boombox issue. It covers 578,607 vehicles^[26]. The record says it was superseded by 22V235.^[26]
• Heat pump defrosting (22V050). A software error may trap refrigerant in the heat pump and reduce defrosting, which can hurt the driver's view. This recall covers 26,681 vehicles^[27]. Tesla's stated remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[27]
• Seat belt chime (22V045). The chime may not sound at start up when the driver has not buckled up. This recall covers 817,143 vehicles^[28]. Tesla's stated remedy is a free over-the-air software update.^[28]
• Rolling stop (22V037). The rolling stop function in Full Self-Driving Beta may let the car pass through an all-way stop without first stopping. This recall covers 53,822 vehicles^[29]. Tesla's stated remedy is a free over-the-air update that disables the function.^[29]
• Suspension knuckles (21V912). The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, so suspension links could separate and reduce stability and control. This recall covers 826 vehicles^[30]. Tesla Service will inspect the knuckles and replace them as necessary, free of charge.^[30]

The headlight record says the repair is not yet available^[4]. Several other records use wording such as "will release" for the update^[15][18][21], so ask Tesla whether the fix is ready for your car.