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2022 Tesla Model X

2022 Tesla Model X: steering leads the owner complaints

Owners filed 121 complaints with NHTSA. Steering is the most reported area at 34%, followed by forward collision avoidance (17%) and the electrical system (12%). No deaths and no injuries are reported in the top areas except forward collision avoidance (1). A few areas tie to crashes or fire, so review the details below.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 34%
The most reported area: 41 reports (34%), linked to 3 crashes and no injuries. Pay attention to steering feel, especially at low speed, on a test drive.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 17%
Second most reported: 20 reports (17%), tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. Owners describe unexpected braking, so test the driver-assist behavior.
Electrical System safety 12%
15 reports (12%), including 2 with fire and 1 crash. The fire count makes this worth checking carefully.
Vehicle Speed Control safety 10%
12 reports (10%) but the most crashes of any area, with 5. No injuries reported. Worth a close look given the crash count.
Air Bags safety 8%
10 reports (8%), with 1 fire and no crashes or injuries. Owners mention restraint-system fault warnings; check for any dashboard alerts.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 121 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.