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2019 Tesla Model X Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 28 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2019 Tesla Model X, 28% of all complaints for the year, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure is 10,500. No related recall is listed for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
28
28% of 100
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
10,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear or front control arms, fore-links, or half shafts snapping or disconnecting without any prior collision, sometimes causing the wheel to tilt or detach.
  • Some describe the suspension failing at low speed and the wheel dislodging completely, leading to a loss of control and a crash.
  • Several report a shudder or judder felt under acceleration between 30 and 40 mph, traced to the front half shafts or axles.
  • Owners describe wheels falling off or hanging loose after junkyard or salvage inspections, with visible broken suspension links unrelated to crash damage.
  • One owner reported a left front suspension vibration and rattle on acceleration that recurred after an earlier repair.

When 2019 Tesla Model X suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 31, 2019, latest Apr 7, 2026.

2019 Tesla Model X suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2019Jun 2020Nov 2020Mar 2021Mar 2023Feb 2024Feb 2025Apr 2026
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Apr 2026; peak Dec 2020 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model X model year

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

  1. 20150 (0%)
  2. 2016155 (35%)
  3. 201761 (23%)
  4. 201845 (23%)
  5. 201928 (28%)
  6. 202041 (32%)
  7. 20216 (15%)
  8. 202213 (10%)
  9. 20239 (5%)
  10. 20243 (12%)
  11. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2019 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2019 Model X, which is 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension problems on the 2019 Tesla Model X?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on this model year.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2019 Model X?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 10,500 miles.
Did any suspension complaints on the 2019 Model X involve crashes or fires?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the 28 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for this year.
How does the 2019 Model X compare to other years for suspension complaints?
The 2019 Model X's 28 complaints and 28% share are lower in raw count than 2016 (155 complaints, 35% share) but higher in share than 2018 (45 complaints, 23% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.