2023 Tesla Model X Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model X, 8% of its 194 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 15,500 miles. Reports include falcon door malfunctions, exterior trim detaching, and one fire; no related recall is listed.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 16
- 8% of 194
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 15,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Falcon wing rear doors reportedly reverse or close unexpectedly during operation, sometimes striking or trapping a person nearby.
- Owners describe exterior body panels detaching while driving or parked, including rear fenders, wheel well trim, and fender flares, especially after driving through rain or standing water.
- Some owners report the underbody guard or trim pieces falling off the vehicle while driving, with pieces ejecting onto the road.
- One owner reported a passenger seat smoking and filling the cabin with fumes after a burning smell was noticed, with no occupant in that seat at the time.
- Owners describe difficulty manually unlatching the falcon doors from the inside during a loss of battery power, requiring removal of a speaker cover to reach a release wire.
- One report describes a crash after driver distraction led to the vehicle striking another car, after which the driver became locked inside.
When 2023 Tesla Model X body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint May 22, 2023, latest Apr 4, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2023 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2023 Tesla Model X have a Structure & Body recall?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for Structure & Body issues on the 2023 Tesla Model X.
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Tesla Model X?
- NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Model X, making up 8% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year.
- What is the typical mileage when Structure & Body problems appear on the 2023 Model X?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2023 Tesla Model X is 15,500 miles.
- What kind of Structure & Body problems do owners report on the 2023 Tesla Model X?
- Owners report falcon wing door malfunctions, exterior trim and fender panels detaching while driving, an underbody guard falling off, and one incident involving a smoking seat.
- Is the 2023 Model X better or worse than other years for Structure & Body complaints?
- At 8% of total complaints, the 2023 Model X's Structure & Body share is lower than several other years, such as 2018 at 17% and 2016 at 16%, based on NHTSA data.