2022 Tesla Model 3
2022 Tesla Model 3 in NHTSA data: length 469 cm, curb weight 1,645–1,847 kg and 18 recall campaigns.
2022 Tesla Model 3 at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2022 Tesla Model 3. Overall length is 469 cm (184.6 in), width 185 cm, height 144 cm and wheelbase 288 cm (113.4 in). Curb weight is 1,645–1,847 kg (3,627–4,072 lb). Against the 2021 model year NHTSA lists overall length 469 cm (2021: 469 cm) and curb weight 1,645–1,847 kg (2021: 1,645–1,847 kg).
Length469 cm
Wheelbase288 cm
Curb weight1,645–1,847 kg
Recall campaigns18
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL 3 4DR SEDAN LONG RANGE AWD | 469 cm184.6 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 288 cm113.4 in | 1,847 kg4,072 lb |
| MODEL 3 4DR SEDAN LONG RANGE RWD | 469 cm184.6 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 288 cm113.4 in | 1,726 kg3,805 lb |
| MODEL 3 4DR SEDAN MID RANGE | 469 cm184.6 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 288 cm113.4 in | 1,672 kg3,686 lb |
| MODEL 3 4DR SEDAN STANDARD | 469 cm184.6 in | 185 cm72.8 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 288 cm113.4 in | 1,645 kg3,627 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2022 Tesla Model 3
NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V507000 | 5 August 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices… |
| 26V283000 | 5 May 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Tesla, 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 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… |
| 24V935000 | 17 December 2024 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… Over-the-air update |
| 24V554000 | 24 July 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened. Over-the-air update |
| 24V376000 | 28 May 2024 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor… Over-the-air update |
| 24V153000 | 27 February 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141… Over-the-air update |
| 24V051000 | 30 January 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Over-the-air update |
| 23V838000 | 12 December 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's… Over-the-air update |
| 23V085000 | 15 February 2023 | STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an… Over-the-air update |
| 22V798000 | 21 October 2022 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service. |
| 22V702000 | 19 September 2022 | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard… Over-the-air update |
| 22V296000 | 3 May 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart. Over-the-air update |
| 22V263000 | 18 April 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." Over-the-air update |
| 22V235000 | 12 April 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Over-the-air update |
| 22V063000 | 4 February 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Over-the-air update |
| 22V050000 | 2 February 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Over-the-air update |
| 22V045000 | 1 February 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Over-the-air update |
| 22V037000 | 27 January 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE | Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop. Over-the-air update |
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Decode the VIN of a 2022 Tesla Model 3
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.