2022 Tesla Model X Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 34%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Tesla Model X, 34% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“I am writing to formally document a life-threatening mechanical failure involving my 2022 Model X on January 30, 2026. While my wife was operating the vehicle, it suffered a simultaneous and catastrophic collapse of all primary safety systems. During operation, the vehicle experienced a total loss of steering and braking control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11714488, filed 2026-01“The steering wheel locks periodically and I have to get out and re enter my car. On long drives it works pretty fine and does not do this much on highways only once but in hotter weathers it seems to be much much worse. This happened once before the warranty but I did not think much of it. In one instance the steering wheel was so tight that it hurt my wrist while getting off the road”
NHTSA complaint #11740539, filed 2026-05“As I was attempting to merge onto Interstate 75, I noticed that steering became unexpectedly difficult. Consequently, I decided not to enter the highway. I then crossed the highway and pulled into a parking lot, where I turned off the vehicle. Upon restarting the vehicle, the issue seemed to have resolved itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11669976, filed 2025-06“Tesla has moved the horn button to be a small touch area within the steering wheel that can be used with the thumb in the right location. I was making a left turn, and a car ran the red light, I was trying to hit the horn and was not able to locate it with my thumb in time. The horn needs to be either made bigger or moved back to the center under the airbag, like all other cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11515398, filed 2023-04“Not being able to press the center of the yoke to activate the horn has been a consistent safety problem. Alerting other drivers in an emergency shouldn’t require me to find a small and indistinguishable button on the steering wheel. This has caused multiple incidents that could have been easily avoided with a traditional center horn. I drive my wife and 2 children in this vehicle daily. A horn should just work.”
NHTSA complaint #11565386, filed 2024-01Related recalls
- 23V743000Nov 3, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round…Covers: Tesla Model X 2021–2024, Model S 2021–2024
- 23V085000Feb 15, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2023, Model S 2016–2023, Model 3 2017–2023 +1 more
- 22V037000Jan 27, 2022Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2022, Model S 2016–2022, Model 3 2017–2022 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10253649Mar 5, 2024On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built from February 2021 to January 3, 2024, the material of the steering yoke cover might be susceptible to peeling (Figures 1 and 2).
- 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…
- 10247402Oct 27, 2023Some model year 2021-2023 Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles running a vehicle software version earlier than 2023.44 may require a vehicle software update to address a mild…
- 10245517Oct 27, 2023Some model year 2021-2023 Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles running a vehicle software version earlier than 2023.44 may require a vehicle software update to address a mild…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 2 | 13% |
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 | 46 | 24% |
| 2022 | 44 | 34% |
| 2021 | 13 | 32% |
| 2020 | 18 | 14% |
| 2019 | 11 | 11% |
| 2018 | 18 | 9% |
| 2017 | 50 | 19% |
| 2016 | 58 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2022 Tesla Model X
27 complaintsForward collision avoidance
21 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