2022 Tesla Semi problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Structure:body:door 2023-06-13 · campaign 23V422000 · 36 vehicles
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 Lo
Risk: An operator may be unaware of an unsecured door and begin driving, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Fix: 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.
Parking Brake 2023-03-24 · campaign 23V205000 · 35 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (18)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2026-01-08 · SB-26-32-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 u
Visibility/Wiper 2025-06-26 · SB-25-17-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Structure:body 2024-10-25 · SB-24-15-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train 2024-09-07 · SB-24-40-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train 2024-09-07 · SB-24-40-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Power Train 2024-09-07 · SB-24-40-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
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