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2022 Tesla Model X Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model X, 12% of all 127 complaints that year, including 1 crash and 1 fire. A related recall (22V264000) covered a missing body structure reinforcement bracket at the second-row seat, affecting one vehicle.

Structure & Body complaints
15
12% of 127
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
9,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

  • Falcon wing rear doors and front doors fail to open or close consistently, sometimes leaving occupants unable to get children out of car seats.
  • Driver's seat unexpectedly moved backward while driving after a button behind the second-row seat was pressed, causing the driver's feet to slip off the pedals.
  • Front trunk (frunk) lid has opened on its own while the vehicle was moving, blocking the driver's forward view.
  • Second and third row seating lacks proper LATCH tether anchor placement, making it difficult or unsafe to secure child safety seats.
  • Front driver-side door has opened unexpectedly while parked or in traffic, and in one case a door failed to latch closed at highway speed.
  • Seat occupancy sensor failed to detect aftermarket child car seats, and the issue was not resolved after a dealer diagnostic visit.

When 2022 Tesla Model X body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 5, 2022, latest May 8, 2026.

2022 Tesla Model X structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2022Sep 2022Apr 2023Nov 2023May 2024Oct 2025May 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2022 to May 2026; peak Sep 2022 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model X

  1. NHTSA 22V264000Apr 18, 2022Structure & Body1 vehicles

    Seats:mid/rear assembly

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Risk: The second-row seat may not properly restrain occupants during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

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 NHTSA have for the 2022 Tesla Model X?
NHTSA lists 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Model X, which is 12% of the 127 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2022 Tesla Model X?
Yes. Recall campaign 22V264000, opened April 18, 2022, covers a missing body structure reinforcement bracket at the second-row seat on one 2022 Model X. Tesla replaced the affected vehicle free of charge, and the recall was completed April 28, 2022.
Do the falcon wing doors cause safety problems on the 2022 Model X?
Owners report falcon wing and standard doors that fail to open or close consistently, including a door that failed to latch at highway speed, based on NHTSA complaint narratives.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to Structure & Body complaints?
Among the 15 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Model X, NHTSA records show 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

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.