2022 Tesla MODEL X problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
125 owner complaints analyzed
22 distinct recall campaigns
9,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 43 of 125 complaints (34.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 48 | 38.4% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 13.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 43 |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 17 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Suspension | 9 |
Steering: 43; Unknown Or Other: 26; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 17; Electrical System: 16; Vehicle Speed Control: 13; Service Brakes: 10; Air Bags: 9; Suspension: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 120 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 15 |
2022: 30; 2023: 34; 2024: 33; 2025: 13; 2026: 15
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 48 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11456281 · 2022-03-11 (March 11, 2022)
While driving the electronic systems that monitor the brakes as well as traction control malfunction. It happened multiple times. At one point, the steering wheel was not operable. The brakes became inoperable. I had it towed to the Tesla service center where they said they corrected it. However, upon getting the car back it happened again. Car is very unsafe to drive when all systems shut down.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11456281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11462867 · 2022-04-30 (April 30, 2022)
Malfunctioned components and systems: 1) Outdated feed from the backup camera. No signal from the side cameras. Reproduced multiple times. 2) False input from physical controls. Reproduced multiple times for the left wheel button on the yoke (scroll up and press) and the honk button on the yoke. 3) False signal from proximity sensors. 4) False signal from open door sensors. 5) Spontaneous activation of autonomous parking (when disabled in the settings). 6) Spontaneous activation of the service mode. The vehicle shows: "Do not drive. Improper us…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11462867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11458566 · 2022-03-28 (March 28, 2022)
Vehicle repeatedly applied the brakes while on cruise control. This sometimes seemed to be a response to other vehicles approaching in the oncoming traffic lane, but sometimes seemed totally unexpected. Once, the vehicle even sounded the collision alarm when no collision danger was present. If someone had been following me closely, the inexplicable braking could have caused an accident. A search of Tesla forums shows this is a common problem with these vehicles.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11458566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11492714 · 2022-11-08 (November 8, 2022)
Warning alerts that car "unable to charge", "acceleration and top speed reduced", "vehicle may not restart", "regenerative braking features temporarily reduced" appeared on less than 2 week old car with less than 700 miles. Car has been in service center for 3 weeks now. Tesla claims they need to change the high voltage battery pack but have not yet been able to locate a replacement. Service advisor at local Tesla Svc center told me there are several other Tesla cars on the service lot with similar issues with high voltage battery packs and are…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11492714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11517897 · 2023-04-19 (April 19, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V085000 (Steering, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11517897 at NHTSA ↗