Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2022 Tesla Model X.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
The failure involves the rear suspension system, specifically suspected rear control arm / suspension linkage play, which caused severe misalignment (rear toe out of specification). The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This defect created a significant safety risk. The abnormal toe condition caused rapid and uneven tire wear, with both rear tires becoming nearly completely bald within less than 7,000 miles. This condition increases the risk of tire blowout, loss of traction, and potential loss of control at highway speeds. The issue has been confirmed by an independent service center (les schwab), which documented suspension play in the rear control arm area and alignment out of specification (rear toe approximately +1. 20° total). The alignment could not be maintained, indicating an underlying mechanical issue. Tesla inspected the vehicle but stated that no suspension components required replacement and attributed the issue only to alignment. However, alignment does not go out of specification without a mechanical cause. Despite multiple requests, Tesla refused to provide detailed documentation regarding the inspection or repair of the suspension system. They replaced only one rear tire and did not address the root cause. The other rear tire had already worn completely bald. After approximately 5,386 miles, the replacement tire has again worn down close to the minimum safety limit, demonstrating that the underlying issue was not corrected and continues to affect vehicle safety. There were no warning lights or system messages prior to the failure. The first symptoms were abnormal tire wear, increased energy consumption, and unstable driving behavior at highway speeds, which began shortly after vehicle purchase. This appears to be a repeat safety-related defect that has not been properly diagnosed or repaired.
No horn in middle of the wheel. Tried pressing the small button and instead it caused windshield wipers to activate.
I think the rear passenger suspension failed causing the car to veer right and hit two parked cars.
I was driving on the road send out of no where, while driving the wheel started to shake and felt I was losing control. I I started to press down on the brake in my car would not slow down as fast as it normally would and I felt that I was pretty much driving on metal. Because I had no control due to the wheel on the passenger front side my car was going in and out of the gravel on the road where I almost flew into a ditch. I got the car to stop and noticed the full rim split completely in half. My safety was at risk because I had a toddler in the car with me as well and something like this should never happen to a brand new car rim and tire.