2022 Tesla Model X Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model X, 15% of its 127 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and two fires are tied to this component. Five related recalls touch electrical systems, including hood latch detection and door unlocking during a crash.
- Electrical System complaints
- 19
- 15% of 127
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 5
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle catching fire while parked or charging in a garage, with the battery pack involved and the car destroyed.
- Some describe the car stopping unexpectedly in an intersection or on the road, with a dashboard message saying the electrical system could not support vehicle functions.
- Others report strong static electric shocks when touching the metal body while closing a door.
- Several complaints describe the steering wheel losing yoke-style stalk controls, making the horn, turn signals, and wipers hard to reach in an emergency, tied to a steering/electrical recall.
- One owner reported a passenger safety restraint system fault warning appearing on the display, sometimes clearing when the seat was moved.
When 2022 Tesla Model X electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 11, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model X
- NHTSA 24V554000Jul 24, 2024Electrical System1,849,638 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
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.
- NHTSA 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Electrical System2,193,869 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
- NHTSA 23V862000Dec 19, 2023Electrical System120,423 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
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.
- NHTSA 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Electrical System2,031,220 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software
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.
- NHTSA 22V050000Feb 2, 2022Electrical System26,681 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:software
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.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Tesla Model X?
- NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Model X, which is 15% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there fires linked to the 2022 Model X electrical system?
- Yes. NHTSA data tied to this component shows 2 fires and 2 crashes, with no reported injuries.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Model X electrical system?
- Yes, five related recalls are listed, covering hood latch detection (24V554000), an instrument panel font issue (24V051000), doors unlocking in a crash (23V862000), Autosteer (23V838000), and a heat pump valve software error (22V050000).
- Does the 2022 Model X have more electrical complaints than other years?
- No. Its share is 15%, lower than the 2017 Model X at 29% and the 2016 Model X at 22%, based on this area's share of complaints by model year.
- What kind of electrical failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe garage fires while parked or charging, sudden stops in traffic with an electrical system warning, static shocks from the body, and steering-control issues tied to a related recall.