2021 Tesla Model X Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Tesla Model X, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year.
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.
“My 2021 Tesla Model X has a serious safety issue with the driver’s door. When opened, the door swings freely with no support or soft-close resistance and can slam shut or fling wide open unexpectedly. This poses a danger to passengers and nearby people or property. I believe this issue may relate to a latch or hinge mechanism malfunction, and I am concerned about the lack of a safety interlock. I have reported this to Tesla, and they have not acknowledged it as a warranty or safety concern. I am submitting this complaint in the interest of safety for myself and other drivers of this model. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659206, filed 2025-05“Both Garnish - Fender - Front - LH Right side and Left side come loose when driving in rain. The force of wheels pushing rain water on the fender garnish causes both the left and right fender garnish 4 push clips to come loose. When this fender garnish breaks and flies off it could hit a pedestrian, another car on the road or the car it is installed on causing an accident”
NHTSA complaint #11741161, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11003081Jun 5, 2024One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
- 10251053Jan 22, 2024On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the LH and RH frame rail bolts might not have been tightened to specification, which could result in a creak or rattle noise coming from the…
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 2021 Tesla Model X
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
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