2019 Tesla Model X Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 20%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Tesla Model X, 20% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,400 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a 2019 Tesla Model X with rear wing doors . Left car in a parking garage. Attendant parked the car, left fob in the car, walked away and left rear wing door mysteriously opened on its own. I saw this happen on garage security video system. A couple of months ago I walked in my home garage and the right rear wing door was in the up position. Nothing had been touched. Nothing activated. Car was in sleep mode.”
NHTSA complaint #11279068, filed 2019-11, 2,300 miles“On 5/2/21, I purchased a used 2019 Model X from an audi dealer in florida. I am a us citizen with a legal drivers license in the state of florida. On 5/2/21, I submitted an ownership transfer request via the Tesla website, I included all the requested documents to verify ownership, including my fl drivers license, registration, picture of the odometer, and I even added some photos of the car itself. On 5/9/21, I was forcibly locked out of my vehicle by Tesla motors while I was parked far away from my home. …”
NHTSA complaint #11415763, filed 2021-05, 16,300 miles“Historically (may 2019 - dec. 2020), the screens (showing speed, autopilot status, and other information) would sometimes go blank. I reported the problem in my 1st week of ownership (in may 2019) and periodically thereafter. Tesla remotely sent a fix from time to time, but the problem persisted. I then learned from the media (not Tesla or the NHTSA) that NHTSA had mandated a fix on 2016-2018 Model X's because of screen failures. I asked Tesla to fix my 2019 (noting that it appeared to be the same problem as what had req'd. …”
NHTSA complaint #11408406, filed 2021-04, 38,000 miles“The driver side window doesn't roll all the way up when trying to close it automatically with one button push. It goes partially up the side and then will automatically roll down.”
NHTSA complaint #11343515, filed 2020-08, 18,500 miles“Tesla display and navigation dashboard went dark 3 times while driving on the highway. For 4 minutes I could not see what speed I was going at, I could not give any indication. The risk was that the car could have stopped while in the lane and crashed or caused an accident. This has happened twice before”
NHTSA complaint #11541980, filed 2023-08Related recalls
- 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Tesla, 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…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2024, Model S 2012–2023, Model 3 2017–2023 +2 more
- 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Tesla, 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…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2023, Model S 2012–2023, Model 3 2017–2023 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11020189Jun 3, 2025On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which…
- 11001922Apr 18, 2024One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
- 10172381Feb 11, 2020Certain Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles were equipped with 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) inline units having a proximity circuit resistor that is out of…
- 10171176Jan 2, 2020When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic…
- 10166046Sep 12, 2019For some Model X vehicles, the rear door pinch sensor carrier has a gap hiding seal that applies force to the rear door exterior jamb, which might cause paint issues.
- 10163735Jul 12, 2019On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the 2nd generation High Voltage (HV) harness between the Front Junction Box (FJB) and the front drive unit might become disconnected…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 3 | 19% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 21 | 11% |
| 2022 | 16 | 12% |
| 2021 | 7 | 17% |
| 2020 | 28 | 22% |
| 2019 | 20 | 20% |
| 2018 | 36 | 19% |
| 2017 | 72 | 27% |
| 2016 | 93 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2019 Tesla Model X
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior 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