Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 S.
The 2022 Tesla S Electric is an electric vehicle that, based on owner‑reported data, accumulated 136 total complaints with the most frequently cited area listed as Unknown or Other and was involved in 20 recalls, situating this model year within a reliability profile marked by a moderate complaint volume and recall count.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 184.6 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4072 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 62.6 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 48/52 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2022 Tesla S lead in one area — the unknown or other, 26 of 136 reports (19%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 20 recall campaigns target the unknown or other, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the unknown or other pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 136 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 20 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may… Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022…
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their… Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at…
Showing 5 of 87 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-18-001 | 2026-02-04 | Unknown Or Other | On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal… |
| SB-25-16-004 | 2025-09-03 | Electrical System | On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the HV battery umbrella valves, over time, may… |
| SB-25-16-002 | 2025-09-02 | Electrical System | On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built between approximately January 2021 and… |
| SB-25-16-004 | 2025-06-04 | Electrical System | On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the HV battery umbrella valves, over time, may… |
| N/A | 2025-05-13 | Electrical System | Proactive messaging sent directly to customers affected by Service Bulletin SB-25-16-002… |
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