MYRModel Year Report

2022 Tesla Model X

▲ Better than typical
2022 Tesla Model X
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:58:58.172Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
129
Recalls
22

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
12

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

34% of complaints

Complaints per year

2016: 452 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 193 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints 2020: 128 complaints 2020 2021: 41 complaints 2022: 129 complaints 2022 129 2023: 193 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2016: 452 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2017 2018: 193 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints 2019 2020: 128 complaints 2020 2021: 41 complaints 2021 2022: 129 complaints 2022 129 2023: 193 complaints 2023 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 16 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2016: 452 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2017 2018: 193 complaints 2018 2019: 101 complaints 2019 2020: 128 complaints 2020 2021: 41 complaints 2021 2022: 129 complaints 2022 129 2023: 193 complaints 2023 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 16 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026

2022: 129 complaints

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YearComplaints
20150
2016452
2017268
2018193
2019101
2020128
202141
2022129
2023193
202426
202516
20267

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

34% · 44 reports
CRASH

Forward collision avoidance

19% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.

CRASHINJURY
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at night, vehicle incorrectly identified a dog running alongside the vehicle as a human and engaged the automatic breaks causing 5 occupants to suffer minor injuries including whip lash. One occupant was a baby in a car seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-03

Electrical system

12% · 16 reports
CRASHFIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes

Bran new Tesla Model X 2022 model went up in flames in my garage on it is own, burning my garage, and destroying my other tesla.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Vehicle speed control

10% · 13 reports
CRASH
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This happened with my new Tesla Model X Plaid with installed Self Drive software. The AUTOPILOT or SELF DRIVE mode was NOT enabled when the incident happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-23

Suspension

8% · 10 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

22 recalls · 12 investigations · oldest first

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    2021-08-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-06-08 Autopilot & First Responder Scenes
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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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  3. R
    2022-04-01Electrical system, visibility22V050000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

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    2022-04-01Electrical system, seat belts22V045000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

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    2022-04-12Electrical system, forward collision avoidance22V063000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022.

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  6. R
    2022-04-28Seats, structure22V264000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat.

    Remedy: Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  7. R
    2022-06-06Electrical system, forward collision avoidance22V235000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge.

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  8. I
    2022-06-08Engineering analysisClosed 2024-04-25 Autopilot System Driver Controls
  9. R
    2022-07-01Back over prevention, equipment22V296000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  10. R
    2022-08-16Air bags22V233000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered.

    Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  11. R
    2023-01-14Air bags22V843000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  12. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  13. I
    2023-03-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-05-16 Front seat belt anchor detachment
  14. R
    2023-03-31Visibility22V702000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  15. I
    2023-04-07Defect petitionClosed 2026-03-18 Defect Petition Interlock Request
  16. R
    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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  17. I
    2023-06-29Defect petitionOpen Sudden Unintended Acceleration
  18. R
    2023-09-12Seat belts23V488000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023.

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  19. R
    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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  20. R
    2023-12-12Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic23V679000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-005.

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  21. R
    2024-01-02Air bags, steering23V743000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  22. R
    2024-02-17Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages23V862000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.

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  23. R
    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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  26. R
    2024-09-22Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages24V554000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

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    2024-10-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-03-18 FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
  28. I
    2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
  29. R
    2025-02-21Air bags24V967000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment.

    Remedy: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.

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  30. R
    2025-05-20Air bags, electrical system25V172000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.

    Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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  31. I
    2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
  32. I
    2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
  33. I
    2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
  34. R
    Date not on fileBack over prevention26V283000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Tesla Model X — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V283000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V037000 · Electrical system, steering
  • Recall 22V050000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 22V045000 · Electrical system, seat belts
  • Recall 22V063000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 22V264000 · Seats, structure
  • Recall 22V235000 · Electrical system, forward collision avoidance
  • Recall 22V296000 · Back over prevention, equipment
  • Recall 22V233000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V843000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V702000 · Visibility
  • Recall 23V085000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V488000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V838000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 23V679000 · Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 23V743000 · Air bags, steering
  • Recall 23V862000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 24V051000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V376000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V554000 · Electrical system, latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 24V967000 · Air bags
  • Recall 25V172000 · Air bags, electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2022 Tesla Model X reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Tesla Model X is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Tesla Model X?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model X have?
22 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.