NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat Safety Ratings
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat scores 94 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 820 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat achieved the highest possible ratings across all federal crash-test categories, contributing to an overall NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, which places it in the Exceptional band. Its federal safety data indicates a thoroughly engineered approach to occupant protection. There are zero recalls on file for this model year.
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, sourced entirely from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat ranks 11 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 94 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 7.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 820 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 11 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat?
The 2022 model year marks a meaningful step forward for the Tesla Model Y 7-Seat in MotorCaliber's scoring framework. The Safety Index climbed five points to 94/100 from the 2021 model year's 89/100, moving the vehicle from the Strong band into the Exceptional band. That gain is largely explained by the crash-protection component, which scored a perfect 70/70, combined with a full 10/10 for standard avoidance technology. The one area holding the score below a theoretical ceiling is the defect record component, which landed at 14/20. That deduction reflects the complaint volume rather than any recall activity, because this model year carries zero recall campaigns. The 820 reported complaints, led by 481 unverified allegations tied to Forward Collision Avoidance systems, are the primary drag on an otherwise exceptional safety profile. The five-star sweep across all NHTSA crash categories, including an 8% rollover risk with a No Tip dynamic result, gives the crash-protection score no room for criticism. For a model year with no recall exposure and perfect crash-test performance, the complaint concentration around active-safety technology is the single data point that warrants attention.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat achieved a perfect rating in every crash-test category assessed by NHTSA. This includes overall, frontal, side, and rollover protection. The vehicle's rollover risk is notably low at 8%, with a "No Tip" dynamic tip result. No category received a rating lower than the maximum, and all relevant safety categories were rated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16537
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat have any recalls?
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been subject to a recall action for this model year. There are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this vehicle. Used-market shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall status can change after publication.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat?
NHTSA has logged 820 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem components are Forward Collision Avoidance (481 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (137), and Service Brakes (127). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
820 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat?
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat does not currently show any recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. Despite this, prospective owners should confirm the VIN with NHTSA's recall lookup tool to ensure no new campaigns have been filed and that any remedy work has been completed and documented before taking ownership.
- The 2022 model year achieved a five-point Safety Index gain over the 2021 model year, moving from 89/100 in the Strong band to 94/100 in the Exceptional band, driven by a perfect 70/70 crash-protection score.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this specific model year with NHTSA, making it one of the cleaner defect records in this segment for 2022.
- The defect record component scored 14/20, the only sub-perfect element in the Safety Index, reflecting the volume of unverified consumer complaints rather than any formal recall action.
- 481 of the 820 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year are concentrated in the Forward Collision Avoidance category, a notable pattern for a vehicle whose avoidance-tech hardware scored a perfect 10/10 for availability of those same systems.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat places
The 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat safety questions
Was the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 7.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 820 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Tesla Model Y 7-Seat. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Model Y 7-Seat years
Rivals in SUV (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16537), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Tesla Model Y 7-Seat 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 11 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.