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2020 Tesla X

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 X.

Engine Electric

The 2020 Tesla Model X is an all-electric luxury SUV built on the same platform as the Model S, utilizing a dual- or tri-motor electric powertrain. Owner-reported data for this model year reveals 123 complaints logged, with suspension issues emerging as the most frequently cited problem area, and a total of 10 recalls issued. This record places the 2020 Model X among the less reliable entries in its class, signaling that prospective buyers should pay close attention to suspension components and verify that all recall-related repairs have been completed.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Curb weight5269 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2020 Tesla X lead in one area — the suspension, 22 of 123 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 17 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

10
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
70
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
12
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
123
Owner complaints
17 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 123 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension22
Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other7
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Steering,Suspension6
Wheels3
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 70 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SB-25-16-0032025-06-03Electrical SystemOn certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage…
2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…
2024.38_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…
fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…
fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 X have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.