2020 Tesla Model X electrical system problems

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2020 Tesla Model X — 23% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

23%

share of all complaints

24,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“While driving the vehicle on the freeway, the driver noticed the car was handling unusually at highway speeds. After exiting the freeway at approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal failed to decelerate properly when the foot was lifted from the pedal. A warning message appeared on the display…”
filed May 8, 2026
“On 03/13/2026, while driving my 2020 Tesla Model X at approximately 65 mph on a freeway, the front hood (frunk lid) suddenly flew open without warning and slammed into the windshield. The hood rotated upward violently and struck the windshield completely blocking the driver’s forward visibility…”
filed Mar 16, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the…
SB-25-16-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2025