2022 Tesla Model X Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA logged 24 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model X, 19% of its 127 total complaints. Two crashes and one injury are tied to this area, mostly phantom braking and camera dropouts, with three related recalls, none requiring drivers to stop driving.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 24
- 19% of 127
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly and hard-brakes on the highway with no obstacle present, sometimes triggering a false collision alarm.
- Adaptive cruise control or Autopilot performs unexpected 'phantom stops' when it detects vehicles crossing well ahead or when passing under overpasses.
- Full Self-Driving beta repeatedly brakes at the same highway location, forcing the driver to keep a foot ready to override the accelerator.
- Multiple warning icons appear together in the instrument cluster (autopilot unavailable, brakes faulty, navigation unavailable) while backup camera and blind-spot warning functions freeze.
- Cruise control abruptly decelerates the vehicle from highway speed without driver input, described as recurring on multiple trips.
When 2022 Tesla Model X collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 28, 2022, latest Jun 23, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model X
- NHTSA 26V283000May 4, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras218,868 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, 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 July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.
- NHTSA 22V235000Apr 12, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras594,894 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
- NHTSA 22V063000Feb 4, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras578,607 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Forward collision avoidance: warnings:external/pedestrian alert
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Risk: Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras 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 2022 Tesla Model X owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?
- NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2022 Model X, which is 19% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Did the phantom braking issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2022 Model X shows 2 crashes and 1 injury.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Tesla Model X collision avoidance system?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls covering the 2022 Model X: campaign 26V283000 for a delayed rearview camera image, and campaigns 22V235000 and 22V063000 addressing the Boombox function playing sounds while the vehicle is in motion.
- Do the recalls require owners to stop driving the car?
- No. NHTSA marks all three recalls for this area as not requiring drivers to stop driving or park outside.
- What is the most common symptom owners describe?
- Owners most often describe phantom braking, where the car suddenly slows or brakes hard on the highway with no obstacle actually present.