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2019 Tesla Model X Air bags Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
8%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
2,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Tesla Model X, 8% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I just bought a 2019 Tesla Model X 2 weeks ago. While I was parking sudden unintended acceleration occurred vehicle jumped the curb and the vehicle smashed into a wall . The airbags deployed. The car took a life of its own. I am a good driver with no accident history and did not press the gas. I had just pressed the park button. I have several lacertaions on my face. My left orbital has a contusion and right eye needs retina surgery. I have cracked ribs. I will need extensive rehabilitation on my back and neck. I have nonstop headaches. …”

NHTSA complaint #11300754, filed 2020-01, 2,000 miles

“My 2019 Tesla Model X suddenly accelerated as I was going to park and ended up hitting a tree. It did not stop even on braking. The car is currently being inspected by the car insurance company, Geico. I checked online and found known issues of sudden unintended acceleration with Tesla vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11604199, filed 2024-07

“In 2020 my Tesla started throwing a strange fault. Front Passenger Safety Restraint System Issue. The seat would be empty and sometimes the vehicle threw warnings that seatbelt was unbuckled like someone was sitting in the seat. I reported the problem to Tesla and they sent home service in 2020 and supposedly reconnected a cable. The issue has now returned. When I had my vehicle serviced last week they denied warranty to repair the issue even though I reported it back in 2020 and they failed to fix it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11769173, filed 2026-10

“I own a 2019 Model X which I have been driving for six years without any driving issues. I did have a few incidents in which the screen went black while driving. That was scary - driving without controls. These issues reported to Tesla and were addressed by Tesla. Today I was pulling into a parking lot when all of a sudden my Tesla automatically accelerated to high speed. I could not control or stop the vehicle despite applying hard brakes. The car crashed through a metal fence and continued to accelerate through the wall of a building. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699986, filed 2025-11

“Two separate safety issues. The horn and drivers airbag are not functional. Also, the vehicle stops steering when driving at times. According to Tesla, The airbag assembly needs to be replaced at $1200 as well as the steering rack needs to be replaced at $5300. The vehicle is available for inspection. I have had several safety incidences. A couple where I needed to honk my horn and was not able to honk. As well as the steering going out and not being able to continue driving. The problem has been reproduced by the dealership. No one, besides Tesla has inspected the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11612458, filed 2024-09

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026114%
202516%
202427%
202395%
2022108%
201988%
201884%
201793%
2016102%

Other parts of the 2019 Tesla Model X

Suspension
26 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
18 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Tesla Model X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology