2022 Tesla Model X air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2022 Tesla Model X — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2022 Tesla Model X has two recurring safety-critical defects that remain unresolved despite multiple repair attempts. 1. Airbag / Restraint System Failure (RCM2 / OCS Defect): The vehicle frequently misclassifies the front passenger seat. It shows a passenger when the seat is empty and activates…”
filed Dec 8, 2025
“I had my two Teslas parked in the garage. The model X was charging at about 1:30 AM. We heard explosions coming out of the garage. Went to check only to see my model X in flames. We evacuated and called 911 eventually a fire investigation report was made Showing the fire started within the vehicle…”
filed Nov 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from…Campaign 25V172000 · Mar 19, 2025
- Driver's air bag could tear during deploymentCampaign 24V967000 · Dec 23, 2024
- Restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to…Campaign 22V843000 · Nov 15, 2022
- Left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows…Campaign 22V233000 · Apr 8, 2022
Air Bags problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Model X | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Model X | 7 | 7% |
| 2018 Model X | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Model X | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 Model X | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.