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2020 Tesla Model X Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model X, 12% of its 127 total complaints. There was 1 crash and 1 injury tied to this area, with median mileage at failure of 3,600 miles, and no related recalls on file.

Structure & Body complaints
15
12% of 127
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
3,600 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Driver seat unexpectedly slides or moves forward on its own while the vehicle is in motion, including at highway speed.
  • Falcon rear doors fail to open or close, often reporting a false 'obstruction' with nothing blocking them.
  • Side mirrors open unexpectedly on their own shortly after driving away, sometimes causing damage.
  • Driver seat becomes stuck and cannot be adjusted forward or backward after use.
  • Rear passenger door alignment is off, scraping the C-pillar and requiring repeated attempts to close.

When 2020 Tesla Model X body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 20, 2020, latest Apr 29, 2026.

2020 Tesla Model X structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2020Feb 2022Apr 2022Nov 2022Mar 2024Sep 2024Apr 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2020 to Apr 2026; peak Aug 2022 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2020 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.

  1. 20150 (0%)
  2. 201670 (16%)
  3. 201715 (6%)
  4. 201833 (17%)
  5. 201916 (16%)
  6. 202015 (12%)
  7. 20214 (10%)
  8. 202215 (12%)
  9. 202316 (8%)
  10. 20244 (15%)
  11. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Model X, which is 12% of the 127 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2020 Tesla Model X?
No. The data shows no related recalls linked to this problem area for the 2020 Model X.
What mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up at on the 2020 Model X?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 3,600 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints?
Yes. NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2020 Model X, and no fires.
What kinds of Structure & Body problems do owners report on the 2020 Model X?
Owners describe seats sliding or moving unexpectedly, falcon doors failing to open or close, and side mirrors opening on their own while driving.

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.