2022 Tesla Model S Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,544miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2022 Tesla Model S, 1% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,544 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Tesla Vision is the ADAS sensor system in the car which relies exclusively on video cameras with no LIDAR or ultrasonic sensors to measure distance. It is highly inaccurate and prone to failure. It consistently reports false warnings and fails to identify actual threats.”
NHTSA complaint #11545573, filed 2023-09“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while reversing in her driveway, the front driver's side camera did not indicate there was a gate in the viewing area. The driver crashed into a metal gate on her property. The front bumper was damaged. There was no beeping sound while approaching the object. There were no warning lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was taken to a body shop, where it was diagnosed that the bumper needed to be replaced. The rear bumper was damaged while at the body shop. The mechanic stated that the clips were missing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11568799, filed 2024-01, 11,544 milesRelated recalls
- 26V283000May 4, 2026Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version…Covers: Tesla Model S 2021–2023, Model Y 2020–2023, Model 3 2017, 2021–2023 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10243085Aug 19, 2023On some Semi, the car computer may be incompatible with newer vehicle software packages.
- 10243083Aug 4, 2023On some Semi, the car computer may be incompatible with newer vehicle software packages.
- 10234055Mar 23, 2023In 2021 - 2022 Model S vehicles running firmware version 2022.20.9 or later, Autopilot and Active Safety Features that were using front radar sensor data transitioned to using…
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 20 | 5% |
| 2016 | 21 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model S
34 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Tesla Model S
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