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2019 Tesla Model X problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2019 Tesla Model X has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 73owner complaints
- 10crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 15%fail the UK MOT
73 complaints, against an average of 133 for the other 10 Tesla Model X model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2019 Tesla Model X?
The components named most often in the 73 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2019 Tesla Model X owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 73 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2019 Tesla Model X?6 owners · 8.2%
- Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X accelerate unexpectedly or surge?5 owners · 6.8%
- Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X stall, lose power or shut off while driving?4 owners · 5.5%
- Why won't my 2019 Tesla Model X start?4 owners · 5.5%
- Why does the battery keep dying on my 2019 Tesla Model X?3 owners · 4.1%
- Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X lose all electrical power?3 owners · 4.1%
- Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X vibrate or shake while driving?3 owners · 4.1%
Has the 2019 Tesla Model X been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model X as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
How often does the 2019 Tesla Model X fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2019, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2019 Tesla Model X owners report?
12 of the 73 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
I own a 2019 Tesla Model X. After Tesla upgraded my vehicle from AP2.5 to the FSD hardware module, the front camera view became blurry. I disassembled the camera housing and found that a heated line in the windshield, intended to prevent fog or ice buildup in front of the camera, runs directly through the camera’s field of view. This line now causes noticeable image distortion, which interferes with safety-critical features such as FSD, forward collision warning, and lane keeping assistance. The Tesla service supervisor confirmed this is not my fault. He explained the issue may have been…
I got my suspension replaced on my 2019 Model X (that I bought used from Tesla directly) in June 2023. Tesla was suppose to do a through 140 point inspection before putting the car for sale on their website but after less than 2 years and 15000 miles (after the suspension was replaced). The same suspension same issue came up. Tesla told me that they need to replace the suspension again and will bill me $2100. I have owned multiple cars but I have not have to replace suspension on any of my cars ever. How can a suspension fail first at 35000 miles and then again 15000 miles. This seems like…
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to you to emphasize and provide additional details regarding the critical safety issue concerning the Tesla Model X vehicles. My personal experience underscores the severity of this problem: I have had to replace over 8 tires in 3 years due to accelerated inner wall wear. This specific wear pattern is a direct result of improper camber alignment, an issue that Tesla has continuously refused to rectify. This problem is not isolated to my vehicle alone. A growing number of Tesla Model X and Model S owners have reported similar experiences, indicating a…
To Whom It May Concern, Service bulletin SB-21-39-001 [XXX] ) was issued for the front half shaft repair for model X, S. In my case, the repair work was done but did not address the issue. They only replaced the parts, and after two years the problem still occurs: vibrations at accelerations, etc. I had to pay over $2000 for the same work, which will probably not address the issue in the permanent matter. Tesla, especially, Model Xs has issues with front half shafts, and I want to encourage NHTSA to look into this bulletin and mandate Telsa to repair the vehicle with a more permanent solution…
While I was driving, I got an error on my dashboard that "acceleration and top speed reduced. performance may be restored on next drive". After I got this error, from onwards the car was not slowing down even though I remove my foot from accelerator and sometimes it is accelerating itself even though I was not on cruise control or auto pilot. Luckly brakes were working when it was causing sudden unintended acceleration. After I stopped my car at safe location it did not start, and it got towed to Tesla dealer. My concern is that I felt it is most dangerous and it can cause life threating…
My 2019 Tesla Model X suddenly accelerated as I was going to park and ended up hitting a tree. It did not stop even on braking. The car is currently being inspected by the car insurance company, Geico. I checked online and found known issues of sudden unintended acceleration with Tesla vehicles.
When operating under adaptive cruise control, the vehicle frequently slams on the brakes for no reason. This has become so bad that we are simply terrified to operate the vehicle under adaptive cruise control. The highway is completely empty in front of us, there are no hazards and no issues with visibility on the road. The cruise control simply reacts to a phantom in a highly dangerous manner. > What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The adaptive cruise control - you are welcome to inspect it. > How was your safety or the safety of…
I was just out of warranty and have a VERY loud squeaky noise when I turn my wheel. I was told that because of the weight of the battery, this can happen. I was told it was not an expensive fix but now they say it's $3,000. It is a known issue and the engineers didn't build to hold the car up properly with the weight of the battery. May be a potential hazard and I don't feel safe driving it and also hard to drive as loud as it is. If they are aware and have since fixed this issue, my car should be fixed at no cost to me. For the record, they took off the cost of the estimate and put all zeros…
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front end near the tires and wheel wells. There was a vibration in the front end of the vehicle while driving. The Autopilot feature became inoperable. The "Autopilot camera unavailable" message was displayed. While driving, the instrument cluster went dark. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a possible camera blockage. The ball joints and control arm were resealed. The vehicle was calibrated and…
Tesla display and navigation dashboard went dark 3 times while driving on the highway. For 4 minutes I could not see what speed I was going at, I could not give any indication. The risk was that the car could have stopped while in the lane and crashed or caused an accident. This has happened twice before
Tesla mentioned the seat alga’s a sensor malfunction. It is a 2019. The sensor malfunction impacts the airbag deployment. They will not fix and requires $4100 replacement of the seat.
My rear passenger doors were unable to open. The falcon wing doors could not be opened leaving my child trapped inside. The child locks were on but I could not open the doors from inside or outside the vehicle even if I tried overriding the system. I attempted a vehicle restart and that did not resolve the issue. Finally I turned off the child locks and reached inside the vehicle from the driver door and held the open button on the rear door. The door still would not open up but did pop open a couple inches. I had to physically lift the door up against the resistance of the electric motors to…
2019 Tesla Model X: questions owners ask
Is the 2019 Tesla Model X reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Tesla Model X; the most common categories were suspension (23, 31.5%), electrical system (16, 21.9%), structure (12, 16.4%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 10 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 5 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Tesla Model X?
Across 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are suspension (31.5% of complaints), electrical system (21.9% of complaints), structure (16.4% of complaints), vehicle speed control (11% of complaints), steering (9.6% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2019 Tesla Model X have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Tesla Model X. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2019 Tesla Model X?
6 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (8.2%) describe suspension clunks, worn parts or air suspension failures. One owner wrote: "The suspension is making loud clicking noises when turning or accelerating. The suspension system seems to have an inbuilt design flaw as many people are reporting the issue online." (NHTSA complaint 11623713, November 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X accelerate unexpectedly or surge?
5 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (6.8%) describe unexpected or sudden acceleration, or surging. One owner wrote: "My 2019 Tesla Model X suddenly accelerated as I was going to park and ended up hitting a tree. It did not stop even on braking. The car is currently being inspected by the car insurance company, Geico." (NHTSA complaint 11604199, July 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
4 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (5.5%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving normally at around 30mph and without warning, the vehicle displayed multiple warning messages related to the HV Battery and lost all motive power in the middle of the road with insufficient time to pull over, creating a safety hazard." (NHTSA complaint 11663590, May 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why won't my 2019 Tesla Model X start?
4 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (5.5%) describe the car failing to start. One owner wrote: "While I was driving, I got an error on my dashboard that "acceleration and top speed reduced. performance may be restored on next drive"." (NHTSA complaint 11615895, September 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does the battery keep dying on my 2019 Tesla Model X?
3 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (4.1%) describe a dead or draining battery. One owner wrote: "February 2022: On Feb 23 and 27, 2022, the vehicle would not start when parked. It was taken to the Tesla service center on March 1, 2022." (NHTSA complaint 11491052, October 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X lose all electrical power?
3 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (4.1%) describe a sudden loss of electrical power: dash, lights and screens going dark. One owner wrote: "Tesla display and navigation dashboard went dark 3 times while driving on the highway. For 4 minutes I could not see what speed I was going at, I could not give any indication." (NHTSA complaint 11541980, August 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2019 Tesla Model X vibrate or shake while driving?
3 of the 73 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 Tesla Model X (4.1%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "This is the 2nd time that the left front suspension vibrates and rattles on acceleration. when i went to tesla to see if repair was still under warranty, i was told no." (NHTSA complaint 11377084, November 2020). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Model X
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2019 only; combines NHTSA's entries for MODEL X 60D, MODEL X 75D, MODEL X 90D, MODEL X P100D and MODEL X P90D.