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Fuel systemPart report

2022 Tesla Model 3 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
1%of 773 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2022 Tesla Model 3, 1% of the 773 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“My wife driving our Tesla Model 3. From her report, the car was accelerating on its own and would not stop despite her pressing on the brake pedal. She was unable to stop at the traffic light and crashed into another car at an intersection.”

NHTSA complaint #11576904, filed 2024-03

“My 2022 Tesla model 3 has a major issue that should be widely addressed and because the computer screen has completely turned off although there was never any damage done to the vehicle. The cost to fix this issue is $3,052.30. I went on a three day vacation and came back to the screen not turning on but the vehicle can still drive, the major issue is that the screen controls all major functions of the vehicle and is a major danger driving the car if you cant see how fast your going, how much battery is left or will basic safety equipment will deploy? …”

NHTSA complaint #11609247, filed 2024-08

“While driving on 4 lane Pkwy at 45 mph then slowing down to move into left turning lane, my model 3 gave warning of parking brake failure and stopped working at the same time. This means it slowed down to a stop on its own. I was manually driving the vehicle when this occurred. Luckily for me I was able to be in a slower left turn lane and I knew where the emergency blinker button was located and turned them on. The vehicle didn't even go into coast mode to allow me to move over to side of road. It just decided to stop where it was at. …”

NHTSA complaint #11552051, filed 2023-10

“I pulled up to a red light in a protected left turn lane. My car is set to use regenerative braking and hold/not roll once stopped. I felt my car roll forward a bit, which shouldn't happen when these settings are on. I quickly checked my rearview mirror, assuming someone had hit me from behind to cause me to roll forward. No one was behind me. I hit my brake and the car suddenly accelerated at full throttle speed, I would guess, into the intersection, despite the light being red for me. I quickly glanced down at my foot to confirm that it was on the brake pedal and it definitely was. …”

NHTSA complaint #11679584, filed 2025-08

“I was manually driving my Tesla Model 3 on the interstate when without warning the car stopped in the middle of the interstate. The entire car locked up and I was unable to turn the wheel or even get it back into gear. I even tried to put on the hazards but the car just completely died. When the vehicle stopped it was at 60% charge on the battery. I sat in panic thinking I was going to get rear ended by the highway traffic. I called for police to come out and cut off traffic. They also had a tow truck company come and tow the vehicle to a local Tesla service center. …”

NHTSA complaint #11548110, filed 2023-10

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202532%
202442%
202382%
202291%
2021101%
202061%
201981%
2018242%
201714%

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 29, 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