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2022 Tesla Model 3 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 773 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2022 Tesla Model 3, 0% of the 773 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of an excessive amount of fluid underneath the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle started to overheat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the HVAC system had caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11530436, filed 2023-07, 52,000 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202210%
202110%

Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model 3

Forward collision avoidance
535 complaints
Vehicle speed control
171 complaints
Brakes
169 complaints
Other or unknown
94 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Lane departure
45 complaints
Steering
39 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints
Seat belts
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Tesla Model 3

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology