NHTSA (USA)Low Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted, failing to alert the driver to fasten their seat belt.
This page covers 9 recalls and 97 owner complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model X.
For the 2019 Tesla Model X, suspension and forward collision avoidance draw the most owner complaints. On the suspension side, owners frequently report control arm failures, in some cases the component fracturing while driving at highway speeds, along with persistent front-end alignment issues that cause pulling to one side and accelerated tire wear. Several owners report difficulty getting Tesla to acknowledge or replicate the problem during service visits. The forward collision avoidance complaints center largely on windshield stress cracks developing near the forward-facing camera, with dealers confirming no impact caused the cracking. Owners also report automatic emergency braking activating unexpectedly. Electrical system complaints include high-voltage battery failures that generate multiple error codes and leave the vehicle unable to drive after charging.
97
Total Complaints
13
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Tesla Model X has 9 recalls, the most serious involving software-based driving systems: a communication error can trigger a sudden unexpected emergency braking event, and the Full Self-Driving Beta software can exceed speed limits, behave unpredictably at intersections, or roll through all-way stops without halting.
On the steering side, the electric power steering system can lose its assist after hitting a pothole or rough road, making the wheel significantly harder to turn, particularly at low speeds. The Autosteer driver monitoring system has a separate recall covering situations where the system may not adequately prompt a disengaged driver to take back control when needed. Two visibility-related recalls affect certain vehicles: the rearview camera can take too long to appear when shifting into reverse, and warning lights for the brakes and anti-lock brake system are displayed in a font too small to read clearly on the instrument panel. The seatbelt reminder system may also fail to sound the chime or illuminate the warning light when the driver is unbelted. A compliance recall covers child seat tether anchor covers on the second-row middle and certain third-row seats that are missing the required identification symbol under Canadian regulations.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted, failing to alert the driver to fasten their seat belt.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Tesla will send a software update over the air to fix the warning system so it activates properly for unbelted drivers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System warning lights on the instrument panel display in an incorrect font size, which does not meet federal brake system safety standards.
What the fix does
Tesla is releasing a free over-the-air software update to correct the warning light font size display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Autosteer controls may not be prominent or clear enough to prevent drivers from misusing this advanced driver-assistance feature when it's engaged.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to improve how Autosteer controls are displayed and managed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The FSD Beta software may drive unsafely at intersections—going straight in turn-only lanes, not stopping at stop signs, or proceeding through yellow lights without caution. It may also not properly adjust for posted speed limits or account for driver speed changes above limits.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to fix the FSD Beta system's intersection and speed-limit handling.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering assist system may stop working when driving on rough roads or hitting a pothole, leaving you with manual steering only.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over-the-air to recalibrate the power steering system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display immediately when the vehicle shifts into reverse, leaving the driver without rear visibility.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over-the-air to restore proper rearview camera display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Full Self-Driving (Beta) software's rolling stop feature may allow the vehicle to pass through all-way stop intersections without fully stopping.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free over-the-air software update that disables the rolling stop functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software communication error may cause the forward-collision warning to activate falsely or trigger the automatic emergency brake system unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the communication error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cover for the child seat tether anchor on the second-row middle seat and/or third-row seat is missing the required symbol that marks its location.
What the fix does
Tesla has updated manufacturing to ensure the top tether anchorage is properly marked on all new vehicles.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
