2022 Tesla Model X problems & reliability

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

Most reported problems

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

What owners report

• “I am reporting several safety concerns based on approximately one year of experience using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD). Primary Event: Between February 23 and February 28, 2026, while traveling northbound on the NJ Turnpike with FSD engaged, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 95 mph in a 65 mph. The…”

  Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Jun 23, 2026

• “As I was driving the Tesla Model X, I received a steering assist reduced error on the dash. There was no immediate noticeability, but after about 5 minutes, it felt like there was ZERO power steering, with no additional warnings in the car. With zero power steering, car required extreme forces required to get to the…”

  Lane Departure · filed Jun 2, 2026

• “The steering wheel locks periodically and I have to get out and re enter my car. On long drives it works pretty fine and does not do this much on highways only once but in hotter weathers it seems to be much much worse. This happened once before the warranty but I did not think much of it. In one instance the steering…”

  Steering · filed May 28, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

• FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  Engineering Analysis EA26002 · opened Mar 18, 2026 · open

• Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  Preliminary Evaluation PE25012 · opened Oct 7, 2025 · open

• Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  Audit Query AQ25002 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open

• Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  Preliminary Evaluation PE24033 · opened Jan 6, 2025 · closed Apr 3, 2026

• FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  Preliminary Evaluation PE24031 · opened Oct 17, 2024 · closed Mar 18, 2026

• Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  Recall Query RQ24009 · opened Apr 25, 2024 · open

• Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  Defect Petition DP23002 · opened Jun 29, 2023 · open

• Defect Petition Interlock Request

  Defect Petition DP23001 · opened Apr 7, 2023 · closed Mar 18, 2026

Technical service bulletins

82 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Tesla Model X. The 10 most recent:

• On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVAC drain funnel for water ingress. If water…

  SB-26-18-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2026

• On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the HV battery umbrella valves, over time, may become damaged due to road debris. Replace all 5 umbrella valves with updated parts. This new revision, R1, updates the affected…

  SB-25-16-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2025

• On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built between approximately January 2021 and September 22, 2022, the High Voltage (HV) battery ports’ plungers intended for internal water leak egress (also known as flood ports)…

  SB-25-16-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2025

• On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the HV battery umbrella valves, over time, may become damaged due to road debris.

  SB-25-16-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2025

• Messaging sent directly to customers who have queued with Tesla Service to perform Service Bulletin SB-25-16-002 "Replace Flood Port Plungers". The customer is informed that their vehicle is in queue to receive parts…

  N/A · Other · issued May 13, 2025

• Proactive messaging sent directly to customers affected by Service Bulletin SB-25-16-002 "Replace Flood Port Plungers". The customer is informed that their vehicle is impacted by Service Bulletin SB-25-16-002, the…

  N/A · Other · issued May 13, 2025

• On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built between approximately January 2021 and September 22, 2022, the High Voltage (HV) battery ports’ plungers intended for internal water leak egress (also known as flood ports)…

  SB-25-16-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 5, 2025

• On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.

  SB-24-17-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025

• Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under certain circumstances.

  SB-24-21-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2025

• Some Model S and Model X vehicles with revision D interior cameras might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under certain circumstances.

  SB-25-17-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2022 Tesla Model X has 22 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.