2020 Tesla Model X Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model X, 14% of its 127 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 6,000 miles. One crash is linked to this area, and Tesla has issued three steering-related recalls covering this model year.
- Steering complaints
- 18
- 14% of 127
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Front ball joints reportedly pop apart or wear out prematurely, sometimes at very low mileage, causing the wheel to sit crooked.
- Owners describe loud creaking or metal-on-metal squealing near the steering and front suspension, especially when turning.
- Power steering has reportedly failed after service visits involving CV joint/half shaft replacement and alignment work, in one case tied to intermediate steering shaft failure.
- Some owners report the vehicle self-corrects or swerves unexpectedly while using driver-assist features, raising steering-control concerns.
- Suspension creaking near the steering area has persisted even after control arms and links were replaced at service centers.
When 2020 Tesla Model X steering complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 7, 2020, latest Jan 23, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model X
- NHTSA 23V085000Feb 15, 2023Steering362,758 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
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.
- NHTSA 22V818000Nov 1, 2022Steering40,168 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Steering:electric power assist system
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
- NHTSA 22V037000Jan 27, 2022Steering53,822 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
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.
Steering complaints by Model X model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model X have?
- NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2020 Model X, which is 14% of the 127 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a steering recall on the 2020 Tesla Model X?
- Yes. Three recalls touching steering are on file: campaign 22V818000 for electronic power assist steering losing assist on rough roads, plus 23V085000 and 22V037000 related to Full Self-Driving Beta software affecting steering behavior.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2020 Model X?
- NHTSA's data shows a median failure mileage of 6,000 miles for steering-area complaints on this model year, indicating some issues surface early.
- Did any 2020 Model X steering complaints involve crashes?
- NHTSA records one crash associated with the 18 steering-area complaints for the 2020 Model X, with no fires or injuries reported.