NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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This page covers 23 recalls, 119 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Tesla Model X.
102 MPGe combined
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Steering is the standout concern owners report for the 2022 Model X. A large share of complaints describe the electric power steering losing assist while driving, sometimes briefly, sometimes repeatedly, accompanied by a "Steering Assist Reduced" warning on the display. Owners describe the steering wheel becoming noticeably heavier and requiring extra force to turn, and several say the problem surfaced at highway speeds. Forward collision avoidance draws the next-highest complaint volume, with owners reporting unexpected automatic braking or the system engaging when no obstacle was present. Electrical system complaints are less numerous but include various warning lights and intermittent loss of driver-assistance features. The steering issue is the most consistent thread: owners frequently describe the warning appearing and clearing on its own, then returning, suggesting an intermittent fault rather than a single clean failure.
119
Total Complaints
11
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Tesla Model X has 23 recalls, the most serious being a software defect that can prevent the hood latch from detecting an open hood, allowing the hood to fly up and block the driver's view while driving.
Two recalls involve the Full Self-Driving Beta system: one where the software can allow the car to exceed speed limits or behave unpredictably at intersections, and another where a "rolling stop" feature may let the car roll through an all-way stop without fully stopping. On the occupant safety side, front-row seatbelts may detach from their pretensioner anchors in a crash, the driver's airbag can tear during deployment, and a mismatched airbag may have been installed during steering yoke or wheel replacements, causing incorrect deployment. The front passenger airbag control module can also miscalibrate and deploy incorrectly in low-speed crashes, and the front curtain airbags may not deploy properly when windows are lowered. Doors can unlock and open during a crash, and one specific vehicle is missing a structural bracket under the second-row seat that is required for proper occupant restraint.
On the visibility and electronics side, a heat pump valve error can reduce defroster performance, the rearview camera image can be delayed when shifting into reverse, and the infotainment processor can overheat during fast charging and cause the screen to go blank, taking the rearview camera, gear display, and warning lights with it. Power windows may not reverse properly when they detect an obstruction. The Autosteer driver monitoring system may not adequately
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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 can fail
The rearview camera image may be delayed when you shift into reverse, affecting your ability to see behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update to your vehicle over-the-air to fix the camera display delay.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
An air bag with an incorrect horn pad may have been installed, which prevents the horn from working properly.
What the fix does
Tesla service will inspect the air bag and install the correct one with the proper horn pad at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The driver's air bag may tear when it deploys during a crash, reducing its ability to protect the driver.
What the fix does
Tesla service will replace the driver's air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The hood latch assembly may fail to sense when the hood is unlatched after being opened, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the latch detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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.
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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.
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What can fail
The cabin doors can unlock during a crash, failing to meet federal side impact protection standards.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the door unlock issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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What can fail
An incorrect driver air bag may have been installed during steering wheel or yoke replacement, potentially making the air bag incompatible with the vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The vehicle controller may fail to detect when brake fluid is low and won't show a warning light on the dashboard.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free software update over the air to fix the issue. Owner letters were mailed December 12, 2023.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front-row seat belts may not be properly connected to the pretensioner anchors, which could cause the seat belts to detach during use.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and secure them to the pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
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What can fail
Front passenger seat restraint system does not provide adequate protection for out-of-position children (ages 3 and 6) during low-speed crashes, failing to meet Canadian safety standards.
What the fix does
Tesla will send an email notification and deliver an over-the-air software update to recalibrate the restraint control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The restraint control module calibration may cause the front passenger airbag to deploy incorrectly during certain low-speed crashes.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to recalibrate the restraint control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The automatic window reversal system may fail to stop the window when it detects an obstruction, potentially trapping or injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Tesla will update the automatic window reversal system software over-the-air at no cost to fix the detection and reversal response.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The infotainment computer may overheat when the vehicle prepares for or performs fast-charging, causing the system to lag or restart.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over-the-air that improves how the computer manages heat.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A reinforcement bracket under the second-row seat was not installed, which means the seat structure does not meet federal safety standards for seating systems and seat belt anchorages.
What the fix does
Tesla will replace the vehicle at no charge. This recall was completed on April 28, 2022.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The Boombox function can play sounds through an external speaker while driving, which may mask the Pedestrian Warning System sounds that alert nearby pedestrians.
What the fix does
A free software update will disable Boombox when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, or Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon features.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The left or right front-row side curtain air bag may not deploy properly when the windows are lowered, reducing head and chest protection in a side crash.
What the fix does
Tesla Service Centers will replace both front-row side curtain air bags at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The Boombox function plays audio through an external speaker while driving, which can mask the Pedestrian Warning System sounds that alert pedestrians to the vehicle's movement.
What the fix does
A free software update will disable Boombox when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral, or Reverse, restoring pedestrian warning sounds.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may cause a heat pump valve to open unintentionally, trapping refrigerant in the evaporator and reducing defrosting performance.
What the fix does
Tesla will install a free over-the-air software update to fix the valve control error.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The audible chime that alerts the driver to an unbuckled seat belt may not sound when the vehicle starts.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a free software update over the air to restore the chime function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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.
