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5YJSA1E56NF••••••2022 Tesla MODEL S
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2022 Tesla MODEL S build (10 vs 6).
10on this build
135on the model
22builds in total
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 4Structure 2Seat Belts 2Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
Seat BeltsJul 2025
The front right door top hinge bolts fell out. Believe the bottom one is broke off. Also have vehicle has a seat belt warning alarm indicated. There is a vehicle appointment scheduled for the Thursday August 14, 2025. Did not notice any warning signs. The door separated in the…
SuspensionJun 2024
Air Suspension system throws an error. Car attempts to lift but it feels like a limit switch or some upper bound is not working properly, as the car lifts in the rear, then suddenly kicks back down before trying to lift again. This process repeats 5-6 times before stopping.…
Unknown Or OtherOct 2023
Tesla Yoke Steering, horn button is nearly impossible to find in a panic situation. By the time you find the horn button an incident that could maybe have been otherwise avoided may have already occurred. Suggest Tesla, make all horns center steering wheel, it has been proven…
StructureMar 2023
The hood/frunk open by itself. I was driving at around 25 MPH when hood/frunk suddenly opened. This is a serious saftey issue luckily I was able to avoid an accident as I could not see with the hood obstructing view. Vehicle will be taken to Tesla for inspection. No warning…
Forward Collision AvoidanceFeb 2023
While utilizing the car’s cruise control (TRAAC) and the advanced autopilot features, the car brakes often, unexpectedly and without warning when there are no hazards or vehicles in its path. This is a well documented problem called “phantom braking” involving Teslas. My…
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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 5YJSA1E56NF477007 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.