2020 Tesla Model X forward collision avoidance problems
24 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
“While driving my Tesla Model X on the interstate at highway speed, the vehicle began intermittently displaying false warnings that the trunk was open. This occurred multiple times during the drive and appears to have been caused by a malfunctioning trunk latch sensor. At the time, I was using…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
“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
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 | 35% |
| 2023 Model X | 19 | 10% |
| 2022 Model X | 21 | 17% |
| 2021 Model X | 6 | 15% |
| 2019 Model X | 17 | 17% |
| 2018 Model X | 32 | 17% |
| 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.