How common are structure and body complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model X?

NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Model X, which is 16% of the 100 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Tesla Model X doors or body?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recall tied to this Structure & Body complaint area for the 2019 Model X.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this area is 7,750 miles.

Do the structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. Of the 16 Structure & Body complaints, 4 involved crashes and 5 involved injuries; no fires were reported.

How does the 2019 Model X compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2019 model's 16% share is close to 2016 (16%) and 2018 (17%), and higher than 2023 (8%) and 2025 (7%), based on NHTSA complaint data by model year.

2019 Tesla Model X Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 16 of 100 total complaints (16%) for the 2019 Tesla Model X, involving 4 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure was 7,750 miles, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 16; 16% of 100
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 7,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Falcon Wing doors and standard doors reportedly open, close, or fail to open on their own, in some cases closing on a person's finger or head.
Falcon Wing doors reportedly fail to open in hot, sunny conditions, showing an "Obstacle Detected" error even when the interior override is used.
Owners report bumpers that never fully attached to the mounting brackets, requiring repeated repair attempts and a full bumper replacement.
Several owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, causing the vehicle to jump curbs and strike walls or buildings.
One owner reported the rear wheel arch plastic cover tearing loose after driving through standing water at low speed.
A backup camera reportedly switched off mid-reverse after a climate control setting was changed, removing the rear view during a parking maneuver.

When 2019 Tesla Model X body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 25, 2019, latest Jul 1, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2020 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Model X model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20150 (0%)
201670 (16%)
201715 (6%)
201833 (17%)
201916 (16%)
202015 (12%)
20214 (10%)
202215 (12%)
202316 (8%)
20244 (15%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model X?: NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Model X, which is 16% of the 100 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Tesla Model X doors or body?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recall tied to this Structure & Body complaint area for the 2019 Model X.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this area is 7,750 miles.
Do the structure and body complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. Of the 16 Structure & Body complaints, 4 involved crashes and 5 involved injuries; no fires were reported.
How does the 2019 Model X compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2019 model's 16% share is close to 2016 (16%) and 2018 (17%), and higher than 2023 (8%) and 2025 (7%), based on NHTSA complaint data by model year.