59 of the 736 complaints about the Tesla Model X (8.0%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
59Complaints · Body & structure
8.0%Share of complaints
0.87×vs. all vehicles
12Last 12 months
3.4%Share involving a crash or fire
4Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2023 model (16, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2). 12 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 9 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “falcon”, “wing”, “door”, “open” and “closed”. 2 of these reports (3.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 8 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
4 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V554000 (2024-07-24, model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
I am submitting information regarding repair access and repair estimate concerns involving a Tesla vehicle after a collision.
Body & structure · 2026-03-05 · ODI 11722287 · Crash
The wing-style door of the car closed while my 1-year-old daughter's leg was sticking out. It dragged her leg sideways as it closed, and he femur broke.
Body & structure · 2025-10-21 · ODI 11694836
Both Garnish - Fender - Front - LH Right side and Left side come loose when driving in rain. The force of wheels pushing rain water on the fender garnish causes both the left and right fender garnish 4 push clips to come loose.
Body & structure · 2026-05-31 · ODI 11741161
Both Garnish - Fender - Front - LH Right side and Left side come loose when driving in rain. The force of wheels pushing rain water on the fender garnish causes both the left and right fender garnish 4 push clips to come loose.
Body & structure · 2026-05-31 · ODI 11741158
The primary front trunk (frunk) latch mechanism fails to unlatch on the first attempt, requiring multiple actuations to open.
Body & structure · 2026-05-08 · ODI 11736598
COMPONENT: Rear right falcon-wing door electronic control system. Door becomes stuck in a partially closed position and cannot be opened from inside or outside. Vehicle and component are available for inspection.
Body & structure · 2026-05-07 · ODI 11736437
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Campaign 23V862000 · 2023-12-19 · Model years: 2022, 2023
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Campaign 22V702000 · 2022-09-19 · Model years: 2021, 2022
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
STRUCTURE:BODY Campaign 22V264000 · 2022-04-18 · Model years: 2022
Summary: Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Remedy: Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
How common are Body & structure problems on the Tesla Model X?
59 of the 736 complaints about the Tesla Model X (8.0%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #6 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Tesla Model X model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2023 model (16, 8% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (2).
Is there a recall for Tesla Model X Body & structure problems?
4 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 24V554000 (2024-07-24, model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).