2022 Tesla Model Y · symptom sheet
Suspension noise, struts or alignment
- 37owner reports
- 34,306median miles
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
37 of the 865 complaints on this car describe suspension.
Tick what matches of 37 reports
Suspension on other Model Y years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2024, 2025.
What this problem usually is
Suspension complaints are mostly about noise and handling: a clunk over bumps, a car that pulls to one side, a ride that bounces or leans more than it used to. The more serious reports describe a part breaking or coming loose, and that's where the recalls in this group are concentrated.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the control arm (16 reports) and the bushing (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the suspension system covers the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
All 20 recalls on the 2022 Tesla Model Y, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Model Y
Lower lateral link detachment. Open.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 16,700 and 47,000 miles, from the 10 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2022 Tesla Model Y that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time.
What owners wrote
“Tesla identified that the Front Lower Lateral Link was worn with 33,971 miles and was not covered under warranty. Two were replaced.”
Filed Sep 10, 2026 · 33,971 miles
“2022 Tesla Model Y - Premature inner rear tire wear due to excessive negative camber from factory. Both rear tires worn to cords on inside edge at 17k miles, outside tread 6/32 still. Alignment specs show rear camber out of spec caused by short factory rear camber arms. This is a known defect, creates blowout risk at highway speed. Vehicle never modified, never in accident. Mileage 113,136. I have photos. Bronx NY.”
Filed Aug 17, 2026 · 17,000 miles
“The bushings on my vehicles front suspension completely failed at 47k miles and required replacement. The vehicle was under warranty and the manufacturer replaced them free of charge, but I'd heard that this component is being investigated. To be clear, the front lower lateral links and compliance arms all had to be replaced.”
Filed Aug 3, 2026 · 47,000 miles
“Driver side rear outer camber bolt lost the nut holding the bolt for the camber arm. Rear tire cambered in greatly. Upon disassembly saw that bolt has backed out about 75% because of the absence of nut. If bolt had completely backed out the camber of the rear wheel would have collapsed completely and very possibly caused an accident.”
Filed Nov 4, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 37 reports involved a crash and 6 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 265 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 254 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 132 reports
- Forward collision warning goes off or the camera drops out 75 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 74 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 37 reports
- Full Self-Driving (FSD) does something unsafe 35 reports