2022 Tesla Model X recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 22 safety recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model X, newest first.
Back over prevention: Software
NHTSA 26V283000 Reported May 4, 2026
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-26-00-001)
- Units affected
- 218,868 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags and 1 more component
NHTSA 25V172000 Reported Mar 19, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-25-20-001)
- Components
- Air bags; Electrical system: Horn
- Units affected
- 91 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
- Risk
- An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Cushion
NHTSA 24V967000 Reported Dec 23, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-20-001)
- Units affected
- 487 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 24V554000 Reported Jul 24, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-012)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Latches/locks/linkages: Hood: Latch
- Units affected
- 1,849,638 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
- Risk
- An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Front: Warning light/devices
NHTSA 24V376000 Reported May 28, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-008)
- Units affected
- 125,233 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
NHTSA 24V051000 Reported Jan 30, 2024
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-00-003)
- Units affected
- 2,193,869 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V862000 Reported Dec 19, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-00-009)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch
- Units affected
- 120,423 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Risk
- An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Adas: Driver monitoring: Software
NHTSA 23V838000 Reported Dec 12, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-00-008)
- Units affected
- 2,031,220 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
- Risk
- In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V743000 Reported Nov 3, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-20-005)
- Components
- Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar; Air bags: Frontal
- Units affected
- 194 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
- Risk
- An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic: Brake fluid low warning: Switch/sensor/float and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V679000 Reported Oct 11, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-00-005)
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic: Brake fluid low warning: Switch/sensor/float; Electrical system
- Units affected
- 54,676 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-005.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Front
NHTSA 23V488000 Reported Jul 14, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-20-004)
- Units affected
- 15,869 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
- Risk
- A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Automated/adaptive steering
NHTSA 23V085000 Reported Feb 15, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-23-00-001)
- Units affected
- 362,758 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
- Risk
- FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V843000 Reported Nov 15, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-015)
- Components
- Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module: Software; Air bags: Frontal
- Units affected
- 29,348 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Visibility: Power window devices and controls
NHTSA 22V702000 Reported Sep 19, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-013)
- Units affected
- 1,096,762 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Risk
- A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V296000 Reported May 3, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-009)
- Components
- Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Video (touch)screen/monitor/unit; Back over prevention: Display function
- Units affected
- 129,960 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
- Risk
- A lagging or restarting CPU may prevent the center screen from displaying the rearview camera image, gear selection, windshield visibility control settings, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seats: Mid/rear assembly and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V264000 Reported Apr 18, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Components
- Seats: Mid/rear assembly; Structure: Body
- Units affected
- 1 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Risk
- The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V235000 Reported Apr 12, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-003)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert
- Units affected
- 594,894 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Risk
- Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Air bags: Side/window: Curtain
NHTSA 22V233000 Reported Apr 8, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-20-003)
- Units affected
- 7,289 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- Improper side curtain air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V063000 Reported Feb 4, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-003)
- Components
- Forward collision avoidance: Warnings: External/pedestrian alert; Electrical system: Software
- Units affected
- 578,607 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
- Risk
- Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Electrical system: Software and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V050000 Reported Feb 2, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-18-002)
- Components
- Electrical system: Software; Visibility: Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: Air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves
- Units affected
- 26,681 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
- Risk
- Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Seat belts: Front and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V045000 Reported Feb 1, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-002)
- Components
- Seat belts: Front; Electrical system: Software
- Units affected
- 817,143 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Steering: Automated/adaptive steering
NHTSA 22V037000 Reported Jan 27, 2022
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-22-00-001)
- Units affected
- 53,822 (estimate)
- Problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
- Risk
- Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Full recall record on nhtsa.gov
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
2022 Tesla Model X fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Tesla Model X owner complaints
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Tesla Model X, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
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