2019 Tesla Model X
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 101
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 14
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 101 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 452 |
| 2017 | 268 |
| 2018 | 193 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 193 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
26% · 26 reportsForward collision avoidance
23% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
Electrical system
21% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and autonomous/self driving.
Show complaint excerpts
While using Actually Smart Summon to get my Tesla model X out of a parking spot it turned into the car next to mine and proceeded to try exit the space while scraping the doors of the Tesla and bumper of the BMW M5 next to me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-08
Also filed under Structure
Structure
14% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
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While I was parking sudden unintended acceleration occurred vehicle jumped the curb and the vehicle smashed the building went thru the wall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-05
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Went to a showroom to checkout the teslas, the Model X gull wing doors hit me on the head as they were closing - should have a sensor to prevent that.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-25
Steering
11% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
8 recalls · 14 investigations · oldest first
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2019-10-01Defect petitionClosed 2021-09-28 Battery Management Software Updates
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2020-01-13Defect petitionClosed 2021-01-08 Sudden Unintended Acceleration
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2021-08-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-06-08 Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
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2021-10-25Forward collision avoidance21V846000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2.
Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
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2021-12-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-05-26 Tesla Passenger Play
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2022-01-27Electrical system, steering22V037000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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2022-05-17Back over prevention22V169000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
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2022-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-25 Autopilot System Driver Controls
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2022-12-31Steering22V818000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-04-07Defect petitionClosed 2026-03-18 Defect Petition Interlock Request
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2023-04-15Steering23V085000 Tesla, Inc.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
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2023-06-29Defect petitionOpen Sudden Unintended Acceleration
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2023-12-12Electrical system23V838000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
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2024-02-21Electrical system24V051000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
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2024-04-25Recall queryOpen Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness
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2024-07-26Seat belts24V376000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
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2024-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-03-18 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
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2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Tesla Model X — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V846000 · Forward collision avoidance
- Recall 22V037000 · Electrical system, steering
- Recall 22V169000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 22V818000 · Steering
- Recall 23V085000 · Steering
- Recall 23V838000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V376000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2019 Tesla Model X reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Tesla Model X is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Tesla Model X?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Tesla Model X have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.