2020 Tesla Model X Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026

21Electrical System complaints

16.5%Of all 127 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION37 · 29.1%

Unspecified / other22 · 17.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 16.5%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL18 · 14.2%

STEERING18 · 14.2%

Share of the 127 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“Brakes will lock up a pre collision will activate in forward and reverse when no objects are present. It is a hazard to operate the…”NHTSA complaint 11544306 — filed 09/13/2023

“The vehicle's A/C system was not working as intended, noticing air is blowing very weak. The vehicle was took to tesla service center and was…”NHTSA complaint 11538192 — filed 08/13/2023

“I was traveling from Texas to South Carolina and unfortunately decided to take my Model X, which was a bad idea to buy after the…”NHTSA complaint 11536740 — filed 08/06/2023

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Tesla Model X have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Tesla Model X: 21 of 127 complaints on file (16.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model X have in total?

127 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.