2020 Tesla Model X structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Tesla Model X — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2020 Tesla Model X (VIN: [XXX] , approx. 121,000 miles) experienced a dangerous defect with the automatic front passenger door opening with excessive and uncontrolled force. I noticed this issue within the past three months. The vehicle's front doors are fully automated — the driver and…”
filed Apr 29, 2026
“On 03/13/2026, while driving my 2020 Tesla Model X at approximately 65 mph on a freeway, the front hood (frunk lid) suddenly flew open without warning and slammed into the windshield. The hood rotated upward violently and struck the windshield completely blocking the driver’s forward visibility…”
filed Mar 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Model X | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 Model X | 14 | 14% |
| 2018 Model X | 21 | 11% |
| 2017 Model X | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 Model X | 56 | 13% |
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.