2022 Tesla Model X Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 16%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Tesla Model X, 16% of the 129 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two times in last 3 weeks while our Tesla Model X Long Range attempted to emergency or phantom stop while cruising at 65 MPH. Both instances occurred when there was a car crossing the highway well in advance (approx 50-75 yards) of our vehicle position. First instance we were utilizing Auto Pilot, second instance was while using Adaptive Cruise Control.”
NHTSA complaint #11464691, filed 2022-05“Several times, while traveling north on the I15 express lanes in Rancho Bernardo, CA, with the full self driving beta software engaged, the Tesla unexpectedly brakes when going under the overpass located at the George Cook Expressway exit. I must keep my foot over the accelerator pedal so that I can override the braking, if necessary. It appears to happen about 50% of the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11506888, filed 2023-02“Traveling south on I 5in CA on 2/27, weather and road were clear, speed 70 MPH, the car suddenly ceased to maintain it's set speed and decelerated rapidly. at 70 MPH with vehicles right behind me closely following, this is safety hazard. Same problem on return trip home northbound on CA 101 - destination Brentwood, CA. Third occurrence was on CA 246 - same problems but at 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11510147, filed 2023-03“It have come to my attention by Tesla that NHTSA instructed Tesla to disabled auto steering for a week time, unlike in the past that it would be disabled for the rest of the drive, we have a 2023 Mercedes eqs with same system and had other cars in the past with this system, this does not exist in any other car manufacturer and you did not instruct any other manufacturers to suspend the system for a whole week if unattended, this is a gross discrimination against Tesla and grounds for a lawsuit for discrimination”
NHTSA complaint #11568723, filed 2024-01“At around 9:10 p.m. on 7/26/2023, I was driving 2 guests on the I-5 highway from Seattle to the airport. The car’s automatic driving assistance system suddenly failed to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11539410, filed 2023-08Related recalls
- 22V063000Feb 4, 2022Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played…Covers: Tesla Model X 2020–2022, Model 3 2017–2022, Model S 2020–2022 +1 more
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 57% |
| 2025 | 4 | 25% |
| 2024 | 9 | 33% |
| 2023 | 20 | 10% |
| 2022 | 21 | 16% |
| 2021 | 6 | 15% |
| 2020 | 25 | 20% |
| 2019 | 18 | 18% |
| 2018 | 32 | 17% |
| 2017 | 31 | 12% |
| 2016 | 24 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model X
44 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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