2020 Tesla Model X steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2020 Tesla Model X — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Making a loud squeaky noise and knocking while I turn. The noise is coming from the steering and front suspension arms I believe.”
filed Jan 23, 2026
“My 2020 Tesla Model X experiences severe vibration, shaking, and rattling during acceleration, especially between about 20–45 mph and at higher suspension settings. The vibration is strong enough to affect steering stability and safe control of the vehicle during acceleration and lane changes…”
filed Nov 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
- Electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering…Campaign 22V818000 · Nov 1, 2022
- "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software…Campaign 22V037000 · Jan 27, 2022
Steering problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Model X | 46 | 24% |
| 2022 Model X | 41 | 34% |
| 2021 Model X | 12 | 31% |
| 2019 Model X | 11 | 11% |
| 2018 Model X | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 Model X | 50 | 19% |
| 2016 Model X | 58 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.