2020 Tesla Model X forward collision avoidance problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2020 Tesla Model X — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On [XXX] at [XXX] my 2020 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus suddenly started braking while on the highway. I was driving 75MPH to San Diego from Arizona. There was no vehicles around or in front while using the cruise control. This also has been an issue with our 2023 Tesla Model Y and previous Model 3…”
filed Jan 23, 2024
“Brakes will lock up a pre collision will activate in forward and reverse when no objects are present. It is a hazard to operate the vehicle since it will randomly slam in the brakes will driving down the road or reversing out of a parking space. Also electrical issues vehicle will no longer lock or…”
filed Sep 13, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) soundsCampaign 24V153000 · Feb 27, 2024
- Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle…Campaign 22V235000 · Apr 12, 2022
- Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle…Campaign 22V063000 · Feb 4, 2022
- A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected…Campaign 21V846000 · Oct 29, 2021
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 9 | 36% |
| 2023 Model X | 19 | 10% |
| 2022 Model X | 21 | 17% |
| 2021 Model X | 5 | 13% |
| 2019 Model X | 17 | 17% |
| 2018 Model X | 31 | 16% |
| 2017 Model X | 31 | 12% |
| 2016 Model X | 24 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.