2019 Tesla Model X · symptom sheet
Suspension noise, struts or alignment
- 26owner reports
- 15,000median miles
- $2,100median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Apr 7, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
26 of the 100 complaints on this car describe suspension, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2019 Model X.
Tick what matches of 26 reports
Suspension on other Model X years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2022, 2023.
What this problem usually is
Suspension complaints are mostly about noise and handling: a clunk over bumps, a car that pulls to one side, a ride that bounces or leans more than it used to. The more serious reports describe a part breaking or coming loose, and that's where the recalls in this group are concentrated.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the control arm (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the suspension system covers the 2019 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Model X
Fore link failure. Closed aug 12, 2024.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
What owners paid
5 of the 26 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $2,000 to $3,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 8,000 and 25,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 2 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 Tesla Model X that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
On certain Model 3, Model Y, and Model X vehicles, there may be a water ingress path to both front upper control arm ball joints that, over time, could possibly lead to surface corrosion of these ball joints.
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might have front stabilizer bars with improperly vulcanized bushings that make a squeak noise when driving over road imperfections.
What owners 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.”
Filed Nov 5, 2024
“Constant shudder when driving because of design flaw in Camber & control arms. We tried reaching out to Tesla multiple times but they don't want to cover it under warranty Multiple owners are having same issue”
Filed Jan 10, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 26 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found