2020–2022 Tesla (4 models) Electrical System Recall 22V050000 (Tesla SB-22-18-002)

NHTSA recall 22V050000 (Tesla recall SB-22-18-002) covers about 26,681 2020–2022 Tesla (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 2, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V050000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

26,681
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Feb 2, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: 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 with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

The risk

Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 1, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Tesla recall number SB-22-18-002

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V050000 as SB-22-18-002. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SB-22-18-002 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Tesla Model 32021–2022All Model 3 recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model S2021–2022All Model S recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model X2021–2022All Model X recallsYears to avoid
Tesla Model Y2020–2022All Model Y recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 2, 2022
Owner notification
Apr 1, 2022
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Filed by
Tesla, Inc.
Safety standard (FMVSS)
103

Check your VIN for 22V050000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V050000 is open, call any Tesla dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V050000 or SB-22-18-002). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V050000?

NHTSA recall 22V050000 (Tesla recall SB-22-18-002) covers about 26,681 2020–2022 Tesla (4 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 2, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V050000?

NHTSA's record for 22V050000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V050000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Tesla dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V050000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 1, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Tesla recall number for 22V050000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SB-22-18-002. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SB-22-18-002) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V050000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V050000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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