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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5YJ3E1EA7NF••••••2022 Tesla MODEL 3
This build is quieter than most: 11 complaints against 23 for the average 2022 Tesla MODEL 3 build.
11on this build
759on the model
33builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Steering 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2023
The contact stated that while renting a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel suddenly turned left while accelerating. The contact attempted to gain control however the steering wheel seized. The vehicle ended up…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJul 2023
I was attempting to park my car at parking spaces inside a garage. The car was about half way into the spot, and I released the accelerator to slow down. Suddenly, while my foot was off the gas, the car accelerated on its own, lurching forward and hitting a barrier, which…
Visibility/wiperApr 2026
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The front windshield (Acoustic Glass) failed due to a spontaneous stress fracture. The crack originated from the edge of the glass without any external impact. The vehicle has been…
StructureOct 2025
The 2022 Model 3 Tesla does not have readily available emergency rear door release. Tesla's automated response to me was to locate the bolts and screws on the underside of the door armrest, then I need to remove the bolts and screw. Once that is done I can then remove the panel…
Electrical SystemSep 2025
SAFETY CONCERN: for kids getting trapped in rear doors with no manual release in the rear of my 2022 Tesla model 3. Only the front has a manual release which is not practical for two kids in the back
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5YJ3E1EA7NF291224 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.