2022 Tesla Model X (all Variants) recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Steering (44), Unknown Or Other (26), Forward Collision Avoidance (21), Electrical system (16), Vehicle Speed Control (13).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/08/2026 · Wheels / tires
Dear NHTSA Safety Investigation Team, I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding dangerous and premature inner-edge rear tire wear on my 2022 Tesla Model X. I have already been forced to replace five tires due to excessive inner-edge wear, which I believe is caused by improper rear suspension camber. Despite repeatedly raising this concern, Tesla ha…
09/21/2026 · Lights
The left and right turning signal buttons work intermittently. I would tap on the buttons but they would not turn on the corresponding signal for other drivers to see. I would tap on the buttons multiple times if the initial press fails, but that does not help. I usually resort to turning on the hazard lights and slowly make the needed vehicle turn. This is…
09/10/2026 · Steering
I own a 2022 Tesla Model X. I began noticing a creaking/clicking noise from the front steering/suspension area, particularly when turning the steering wheel at larger angles and at low speeds. I brought the vehicle to a Tesla Service Center for inspection. Tesla inspected the vehicle and diagnosed a bent steering rack/steering component. Tesla recommended r…
08/24/2026 · Steering
CRITICAL FLUIDITY/ACCESSIBILITY DEFECT The vehicle lacks a standard mechanical horn assembly, instead it is equipped with a small electronic button. This configuration creates a severe safety hazard due to the following critical failure points: High-Stress Unusability: The button is highly difficult to locate during an unfolding emergency, causing a dangero…
08/19/2026 · Steering
The power steering fails very often making it hard to turn and happens when I’m on the highway going 60+ mph which is very dangerous and a threat to my safety. The only way to fix it in those moments is to pull over turn the car off which consists of me getting out of my vehicle and waiting two minutes. But usually when it happens once that day it occurs al…
08/08/2026 · Electrical system · crash
I was in the car. I had put on my seat belt and reached back to plug in my phone to charge. Before I turned back the phone accelerated forward and crashed into two cars in the parking lot.
06/23/2026 · Forward Collision Avoidance
I am reporting several safety concerns based on approximately one year of experience using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD). Primary Event: Between February 23 and February 28, 2026, while traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike with FSD engaged, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 95 mph in a 65 mph. The acceleration appeared unexpected and excessive fo…
06/02/2026 · Steering
As I was driving the Tesla Model X, I received a steering assist reduced error on the dash. There was no immediate noticeability, but after about 5 minutes, it felt like there was ZERO power steering, with no additional warnings in the car. With zero power steering, car required extreme forces required to get to the shoulder. If attempting any kind of tu…