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2022 Tesla Semi

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 13, 2023
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Tesla Semi. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 18 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
23V422000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Jun 13, 2023
36 units potentially affected
The defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Semi vehicles. The door open warning indicator only displays when the vehicle's parking brake is not engaged and the side door is not fully latched. In addition, the door closure warning system allows the operator to dismiss the notification that the side door is unlatched, which could result in driving with an unsecured door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The risk: An operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
The remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by June 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Tesla, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
23V205000

PARKING BRAKE

Mar 24, 2023
35 units potentially affected
The defect: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Semi trucks. The electronic parking brake valve module (PVM) may fail to move into the park position when the parking brake is activated.
The risk: A parking brake that is not engaged as expected when the driver releases the brakes may allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy: Tesla service will replace the PVM, free of charge. All affected vehicles were repaired by April 10, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-33-001.
Tesla, Inc.Manufacturer number SB-23-33-001View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SB-26-32-001

STEERING

On some Semi, the steering gear to reservoir return hose clamp may have loosened over time which may cause steering fluid leakage from the reservoir. Inspect the vehicle for symptoms related to the condition. If symptoms are present, replace the steering gear to reservoir return hose clamp with an updated part.

SB-25-17-007

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Some Semi trucks are equipped with a windshield washer nozzle that may not meet Tesla specifications. While adequate in suppling washer fluid to the windshield, affected washer nozzles may restrict washer fluid output and increase the amount of wiper cycles needed to remove debris and contaminates.

SB-24-15-004

STRUCTURE:BODY

On certain Semi, when the LH cabin door is repeatedly closed with a high amount of force, the fire extinguisher bracket might loosen over time.

SB-24-40-005

POWER TRAIN

On certain Semi, the Torque Drive Axle (TDA) and Efficiency Drive Axle (EDA) maincase input bearings may not be properly lubricated due to insufficient gearbox fluid circulation which may cause bearing failure and driveline lockup.

SB-24-40-005

POWER TRAIN

On certain Semi, the Torque Drive Axle (TDA) and Efficiency Drive Axle (EDA) maincase input bearings may not be properly lubricated due to insufficient gearbox fluid circulation which may cause bearing failure and driveline lockup.

SB-24-40-005

POWER TRAIN

On certain Semi, the Torque Drive Axle (TDA) and Efficiency Drive Axle (EDA) maincase input bearings may not be properly lubricated due to insufficient gearbox fluid circulation which may cause bearing failure and driveline lockup.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Tesla Semi by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2024300—
2023000—
2022Viewing020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.