2019 Tesla Model X Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Tesla Model X, 14% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,750 miles. 4 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.
“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“Since we purchased our vehicle the bumper has never been fully attached to the car brackets. Tesla has attempted to fix this at least 5 or 6 times. The last visit resulted in Tesla installing a completely brand new bumper which appears to be fully attached.”
NHTSA complaint #11384356, filed 2020-12, 500 miles“I started to reverse and as always the backup camera view came on the dashboard. I was watching as I backed out of my parking space. My wife felt it was very hot in the car and she turned on the AC. That switched my backup camera view on the dashboard while I had pulled my car half way. I was then driving blind as I pulled out without the camera view on the dashboard. I didn't hear any stop sign or any audible sound to stop before I hit the bus behind.”
NHTSA complaint #11383567, filed 2020-12, 21,000 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“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11003081Jun 5, 2024One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
- 10174930Apr 23, 2020On certain Model X vehicles, the main front body harness might contact the RH front upper control arm.
- 10173429Mar 17, 2020On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause…
- 10165714Sep 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.
- 10164594Aug 8, 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.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 | 14 | 14% |
| 2018 | 22 | 11% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 57 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2019 Tesla Model X
26 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 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