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2020 Tesla Model X recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls10
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 28, 202424V376000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V376000
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| Feb 27, 202424V153000 | Forward collision avoidance: warnings external/pedestrian alertPedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V153000
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| Jan 30, 202424V051000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelWarning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V051000
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| Dec 12, 202323V838000 | Electrical system: ADAS autonomous/self drivingIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V838000
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| Feb 15, 202323V085000 | Steering: automated/adaptive steeringFSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V085000
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| Nov 1, 202222V818000 | Steering: electric power assist systemA loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V818000
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Owner complaints by component128
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Suspension | 37 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 22 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 25 | 20 |
| Unknown or other | 23 | 18 |
| Steering | 18 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 14 |
| Lane departure | 11 | 9 |
| Structure | 11 | 9 |
| Power train | 8 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 6 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 4 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Model X (ALL Variants 5-SEAT), Model X (ALL Variants 6-SEAT), Model X (ALL Variants 7PSGR).
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“I own a 2020 Tesla Model X equipped with HW3 and Full Self-Driving (FSD). After a Tesla software/FSD update earlier in 2026, the vehicle began experiencing a recurring problem during FSD operation.”
- Seat belts
“The seat belt in the middle row of the 6 seater model X can get wrapped under the seat and locked, creating a very dangerous situation for children or anyone sitting in that seat.”
- Unknown or other
“Horn stopped working”
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2020 Tesla Model X recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Tesla Model X. The most recent, 24V376000 (reported May 28, 2024), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2020 Tesla Model X recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 5 campaigns. Others: forward collision avoidance (2), steering (2), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Tesla Model X?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 128 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Tesla Model X?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.
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