Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 2024 Tesla Model X.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems |
Component: rear right falcon-wing door electronic control system. Door becomes stuck in a partially closed position and cannot be opened from inside or outside. Vehicle and component are available for inspection. Safety risk: falcon-wing doors have no exterior mechanical release accessible to occupants when the electronic system fails. An occupant of the rear right seat can be trapped inside the vehicle. This creates a foreseeable risk of serious injury or death in any emergency requiring rapid egress: collision, fire (including thermal-runaway events documented across the lithium-ion ev fleet), submersion, or smoke inhalation. The risk is especially severe for child passengers using this seating position. Confirmed by dealer: yes. Tesla service aliso viejo and Tesla collision aliso viejo (CA) inspected and attempted repair on at least 5 separate occasions between October 2025 and April 2026. Tesla represented in writing each time that the issue was resolved. The defect has recurred after every repair attempt. As of may 2026 the door remains unsafe. Inspected Tesla service technicians only. No police, insurance, or independent inspection. Warning symptoms / timing: the defect began in September 2025. No prior warning lamps or messages. The door operated normally for the preceding 12 months. Tesla initially attributed the failure to a minor cosmetic scratch sustained 12 months earlier — a theory inconsistent with the timeline, since the scratch existed during 12 months of normal door operation. Recurrence after 5+ failed repair attempts confirms the defect is electronic in nature, not cosmetic.
1) yes, upon opening the falcon door there is water flooding down 2) yes 3) yes 4) no.