2022 Tesla Model Y wheels problems

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · WA

I had recently needed to get new tires for my Tesla Model Y after around 30,000 miles. The car is a 2022 and when Costco installed the new tires they said there was inside wear on the tires and to get an alignment. I took the car to Discount Tire and they provided me with a sheet showing the tires needed and alignment but they couldn't do it all because the Camber was off and they said Tesla needed to do that adjustment. I took the car to Tesla for an alignment and they ended up telling me I needed to have the Correction Links-lateral lower front pair removed and replaced as they were torn. The car was just past my three year warranty and so it was not covered. The total cost was $1942.90 which seemed extreme for such a relatively new car and this seems to be a know problem.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Electrical, Wheels · TX

I have noticed a warning sign and heaviness to steer wheel, also unable to use autosteer, full self driving feature. I tried to reset to see if it could fix the issue but wasn't able to. I contacted Tesla service to see if the repair would be covered by warranty but they said my car's warranty has expired. I feel like this is unfair, and it should be handled as defective issue. My car is 2022 model which it has less than 50k miles on it. I feel unsafe to drive it since the issue, electrical issue can be dangerous while on the road and Tesla should be responsible for the repaire. Please help me with this issue!

Filed Aug 17, 2026 · Suspension, Wheels · NY

2022 Tesla Model Y - Premature inner rear tire wear due to excessive negative camber from factory. Both rear tires worn to cords on inside edge at 17k miles, outside tread 6/32 still. Alignment specs show rear camber out of spec caused by short factory rear camber arms. This is a known defect, creates blowout risk at highway speed. Vehicle never modified, never in accident. Mileage 113,136. I have photos. Bronx NY.

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Steering, Wheels · CA

"I have a Tesla Model Y that experienced what looks like a steering malfunction, with documented data and repair records already in hand. "While driving our 2024 Tesla Model Y when the steering wheel suddenly turned itself, hard left, and driver couldn't regain control. The car went up a hillside, between a utility/ electricity pole and an electrical box, coming to a stop just inches from the pole. No injury, but real vehicle damage." "I pulled Tesla's own vehicle data log for that exact moment. It shows the steering angle went from +362° to -358° — basically two full wheel rotations — in about 1.5 seconds, while the torque sensor barely registered any force. Then the wheel stayed pinned at full-left lock for about 8 seconds while the car was actively accelerating in Drive." There was a fault code 14 mention in the data file right before the incident. "Tesla told us their review of the data showed 'no malfunction.' But afterward, Tesla's own repair records show they replaced the steering gear assembly and the drive unit — after we complained the steering felt stiff once we got the car back from the first repair."

Filed Jun 10, 2026 · Wheels · NY

Model Y (VIN: [XXX]). On XXX, I brought my vehicle to Tesla Service for replacement of the front wheel hub assembly and paid approximately $1,000 for the repair. Shortly after picking up the vehicle, I noticed abnormal knocking and clicking noises while turning the steering wheel. Because I was concerned about the safety of the vehicle, I sought a second opinion from an independent repair facility. On XXX, the independent shop inspected the vehicle and found that two wheel hub mounting bolts had not been properly tightened and that one mounting bolt was completely missing. The repair invoice states that the vehicle was being operated in an unsafe condition and that continued operation could have resulted in wheel hub failure and a serious accident. The shop corrected the condition by replacing the missing bolt and properly tightening the wheel hub assembly. I incurred an additional expense of $284.47, which would not have been necessary had the original repair been completed properly. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed May 14, 2026 · Electrical, Wheels · WA

While driving, the vehicle displays a critical “Air pressure in tires very low — pull over safely” alert. When I pull over and inspect, the tire pressure is normal and there is no flat. The alert clears on its own after driving a few more miles. The vehicle has been serviced four times for this issue between February and May 2026 at Tesla service centers in Austin TX, Flower Mound TX, San Diego CA, and Los Angeles CA. The tire pressure monitoring sensors have been replaced three times (rear left twice, front left once). On the May 7, 2026 San Diego service visit, the technician documented the root cause as a low voltage issue with the sensor system. The issue continues to recur after each repair. A false critical safety alert that instructs the driver to pull over creates a safety risk because it trains drivers to distrust real alerts, and pulling over on highways carries its own risk.

Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Brakes, Wheels · CA

While driving, the front left brake caliper detached, causing immediate damage to the wheel and a tire blowout. There was no recent brake, wheel, or suspension service (over two years). Tesla is repairing the vehicle for an estimated $2,336.41 but did not clearly identify root cause. This was a sudden brake system failure that could have resulted in loss of control. I am reporting this as a potential safety defect.

Filed Nov 19, 2025 · Wheels · CO · crash

Tesla Collison Center Denver - returned vehicle with bent wheel after an accident They refuse to repair despite safety risk They are now Blocking my access to service of fixing my car for unrelated issues as well. This bent wheel may result in an unsafe vehicle on the road

Filed Oct 21, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · VA

The Tesla model Y Performance has a tire wear problem that causes uneven wear and creates cupping that occurs within 7500 miles of tire wear. There is also a weird sound even when you have new tires on the vehicle. The noise grows as your speed goes up it is almost painful at 70mph. It is a known issue and Tesla refuses to address the problem even though they are aware of it. This cupping issue creates a loud noise within the vehicle and reduces the tire mileage to under have of the rated mileage. I have taken my model Y in three times and while they state they are unable to work on the noise unless I replace my tires. I believe there is other problems with the suspension because of the noise the model y make regardless of the cupping.

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Body, Suspension · CA

I initially brought my car in for a weird clicking noise. This noise went away after the car was towed to the Service Center. During service at Tesla Service Center in LA on August 04, 2025, technicians identified structural deformation of the left-hand rear subframe toe link mounting side wall. This deformation prevents proper alignment of the suspension bolt and makes a 4-wheel alignment impossible. Tesla refused warranty coverage, claiming “impact damage,” citing only cosmetic wheel rim scrape as evidence. However: 1. Torque paint marks remain intact, proving the bolt has not shifted since factory assembly. 2. No collateral suspension damage (control arms, bushings, underbody) was found, which would normally occur if an impact strong enough to bend a subframe ear had happened. 3. This failure mode is nearly identical to Tesla’s prior recall (21V‑835 / 23V‑235) on the front suspension lateral link bolts, which involved subframe mounting holes deforming and preventing proper alignment. Safety Concern: The subframe is a critical structural component of the suspension system. Deformation at the toe link mounting point risks the following issues: improper suspension geometry, loss of wheel alignment, reduced vehicle stability and tire wear, and potential sudden loss of control in emergency maneuvers. Tesla has declined to repair this under warranty, leaving the defect unresolved. I believe this represents a potential systemic defect in the rear subframe design, similar to the previously acknowledged front subframe defect.