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Tesla Model X 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Tesla Model X: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

128Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
34Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems49 complaints

49 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V846000, 22V063000, 22V235000, 24V153000.

Suspension37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V838000, 24V051000.

Unknown Or Other23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering18 complaints

18 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V037000, 22V818000, 23V085000.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V376000.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V846000Reported October 29, 2021 - 11,728 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 11,728 vehicles across all affected models.

22V037000Reported January 27, 2022 - 53,822 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 53,822 vehicles across all affected models.

22V063000Reported February 4, 2022 - 578,607 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 578,607 vehicles across all affected models.

22V235000Reported April 12, 2022 - 594,894 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 594,894 vehicles across all affected models.

22V818000Reported November 1, 2022 - 40,168 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 40,168 vehicles across all affected models.

23V085000Reported February 15, 2023 - 362,758 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 362,758 vehicles across all affected models.

23V838000Reported December 12, 2023 - 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,031,220 vehicles across all affected models.

24V051000Reported January 30, 2024 - 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,193,869 vehicles across all affected models.

24V153000Reported February 27, 2024 - 6,557 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 6,557 vehicles across all affected models.

24V376000Reported May 28, 2024 - 125,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 125,233 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ25002Opened August 20, 2025 - Open

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

DP23001Opened April 7, 2023 - Closed March 18, 2026

Defect Petition Interlock Request. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP23002Opened June 29, 2023 - Open

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA22002Opened June 8, 2022 - Closed April 25, 2024

Autopilot System Driver Controls. Resulted in recall campaign 23V085.

EA26002Opened March 18, 2026 - Open

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21020Opened August 13, 2021 - Closed June 8, 2022

Autopilot & First Responder Scenes. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21023Opened December 21, 2021 - Closed May 26, 2023

Tesla Passenger Play. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24031Opened October 17, 2024 - Closed March 18, 2026

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25012Opened October 7, 2025 - Open

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24009Opened April 25, 2024 - Open

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202023
202117
202229
202319
202418
20259
202613
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.