2023 Tesla Model X structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2023 Tesla Model X — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid's falcon wing doors have had a persistent rattling/squeaking defect since August 2023 that has not been resolved after 9+ repair visits to Tesla service centers. More critically, in November 2025 (Invoice #3000S0014846906), the left falcon door's ultrasonic sensor failed…”
filed Apr 4, 2026
“Vehicle: 2023 Tesla Model X Component: Power-operated doors / door latching (auto-close / “cinch” close) Incident type: Finger pinch injury during powered door closing Summary of incident: While using my 2023 Tesla Model X, a powered door closing sequence resulted in a finger pinch injury. The door…”
filed Dec 14, 2025
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% |
| 2022 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Model X | 11 | 9% |
| 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 2023 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.