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2020 Tesla Model X suspension problems

The 2020 Tesla Model X has 37 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

37

Suspension complaints

18%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

Model X suspension complaints by model year150 complaints2016: 150 complaints2017: 59 complaints2018: 37 complaints2019: 26 complaints2020: 37 complaints2021: 6 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 3 complaints2024: 3 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Model X suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

"On August 18, 2023, I was driving at 70 mph on I-95 near the 100-mile mark using Full Self-Drive. The front driver-side suspension housing cracked, causing the bottom part of the suspension to detach. This led to the front tire striking the upper part of the wheel, resulting in a tire blowout. A…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 18, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model X have?

NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2020 Tesla Model X suspension — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.