2022 Tesla Model X Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

41Steering complaints

33.6%Of all 122 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING41 · 33.6%

Unspecified / other25 · 20.5%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL17 · 13.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 12.3%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 9.8%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to inform you of a recurring issue I am experiencing with the power steering in my 2022…”NHTSA complaint 11657566 — filed 04/29/2025

“While driving my Model X 2022 I noticed the warning "Steering assist reduced, Steering may require increased effort". I was then at a red light…”NHTSA complaint 11657089 — filed 04/27/2025

“My Tesla stopped in the middle of a 4 way intersection without notice. As I was turning left, the car started to shake for about…”NHTSA complaint 11626534 — filed 11/20/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Tesla Model X have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Tesla Model X: 41 of 122 complaints on file (33.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model X have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING 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 07/14/2026.