2023 Tesla Model X Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 10%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,600miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2023 Tesla Model X, 10% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,600 miles. 5 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.
“My 2023 Tesla Model X began experiencing safety-related failures immediately after a Tesla software update. Right after the update, the vehicle’s cameras stopped functioning correctly and GPS/navigation also stopped working properly. Since that point, subsequent Tesla software updates have failed to install successfully. Tesla diagnosed the issue as requiring replacement of the HW4 computer at my expense for approximately $4,500 because the vehicle is just outside warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726773, filed 2026-03“On Oct 2, 2024 while going to school to pick the kids, when my wife was turning right into a parking lot after slowing, my Tesla Model X plaid car acceralated and went into high speed (plaid mode) hitting a tree at top speed even though brakes were applied. Upon research, this looks like sudden unintended accerelation. The car luckily hit the tree on the passenger side and the front right wheel flew to the back seat and all air bags were deployed. The car was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629545, filed 2024-12“1.Tesla failed to adequately warn us that the 6 sensors in the front and back of the 2023 Model have been removed. Comment from Tesla Collision Center team in Carlsbad: We both understand the calibration issue won’t be fixed overnight. A program should be in place to educate customers on the change from sensors to cameras. 2. Objects and images in the rear camera are much closer than they appear and the camera sensors do not work properly. Where was this warning when we bought this car? …”
NHTSA complaint #11613333, filed 2024-09“Every time I use FSD in my Tesla, and disengage it by steering or the brake pedal, I am FORCED to deal with a popup selection window that takes over my control interface and WILL NOT go away unless I divert attention from a critical issue such as a crash or collision that will be avoided by me taking over control. This popup MUST be disabled ASAP. It steals vital time and attention from actually driving the vehicle and can appear many times per trip. This forced feedback popup is extremely dangerous to the safe operation of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11743859, filed 2026-06“Using Tesla Autopilot I was passing a semi truck on Ohio Turnpike and as I was right next to the semi truck my Tesla suddenly started to flash red warning light and make a loud squealing sound and began to rapidly decelerate. Luckily no one was right behind us or likely a rear collision would have occurred. The semi truck was a little closer than normal to me but was still within its lane. This happened twice that day so I stopped using Autopilot as it was dangerous and very frightening to me and my passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #11548846, filed 2023-10Related recalls
- 23V489000Jul 14, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active…Covers: Tesla Model X 2023, Model Y 2023, Model S 2023
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 2023 Tesla Model X
90 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Tesla Model X
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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