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2022 Tesla Model 3 electrical system problems

56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Tesla Model 37% of all complaints for this model year.

56
Electrical System complaints
7%
share of all complaints
26,342 mi
median reported incident mileage
6 / 3
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • I own a 2022 Tesla Model 3 that is just past the 5-year/60,000-mile warranty. I bought it used from Tesla inventory and picked up my vehicle on June 1st, 2026 with ~32,000 miles on the odometer. The front passenger safety restraint system alert (RCM2_a636) first appeared on June 5, 2026. On June 15…

    filed Aug 1, 2026

  • The center touchscreen/camera display system in my 2021 Tesla Model 3 is malfunctioning. The vehicle’s camera views do not work properly on the center display, including camera visibility needed for reversing and safe operation. The failed system is available for inspection upon request. This…

    filed Jul 9, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Electrical System problems in other Model 3 years

YearReportsShare
2025 Model 31917%
2024 Model 34220%
2023 Model 35112%
2021 Model 37612%
2020 Model 3409%
2019 Model 39115%
2018 Model 316717%
2017 Model 328%
Model 3 electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.