The 2022 Tesla Model X has 22 recalls on file with NHTSA, and six of them needed a service visit. One of those six, for a missing body bracket behind the second row, ended with Tesla replacing affected vehicles outright. Start any 2022 purchase by running the VIN.
This was the first full model year of the refreshed Model X: yoke, wide center screen, AMD Ryzen infotainment computer, 250 kW Supercharging and the 1,020 hp Plaid option. Mid-February 2022 is the one hardware split inside the year.
Recalls first: the six that need a technician
| Campaign | What can go wrong | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| 22V233000 | Front curtain air bags may not deploy as intended with windows lowered | Air bags replaced |
| 22V264000 | Body reinforcement bracket at the second-row seat may be missing | Vehicle replaced |
| 23V488000 | Front belts may not be connected to the pretensioner anchors | Inspected and repaired |
| 23V743000 | Wrong driver air bag after a yoke or round wheel swap | Correct air bag fitted |
| 24V967000 | Driver air bag cushion may tear during deployment | Air bag replaced |
| 25V172000 | Driver air bag with the wrong horn pad may stop the horn working | Air bag replaced |
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall site. An open air bag or seat belt campaign is a reason to have the seller book the fix before you pay, not after.
- 22V037000January 27, 2022Electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, softwareSoftware update
FSD (Beta) 'rolling stop' may let the vehicle go through an all-way stop without stopping; feature disabled. - 22V045000February 1, 2022Electrical system, softwareSoftware update
Seat belt reminder chime may not sound at start-up when the driver is unbelted. - 22V050000February 2, 2022Electrical system, softwareSoftware update
Heat pump valve software error can reduce windshield defrosting performance. - 22V063000February 4, 2022Electrical system, softwareSoftware update
Boombox can mask Pedestrian Warning System sounds (FMVSS 141); superseded by 22V235000. - 22V233000April 8, 2022Air bags, side/window, curtainService visit
Front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered (FMVSS 226). - 22V235000April 12, 2022Electrical system, softwareSoftware update
Boombox can mask Pedestrian Warning System sounds; Boombox disabled in Drive, Neutral, Reverse and Summon (supersedes 22V063000).
Show all 22 recalls
- 22V264000April 18, 2022Structure, bodyService visit
Body reinforcement bracket at the second-row seat may be missing; affected vehicles are replaced. - 22V296000May 3, 2022Back over prevention, display functionSoftware update
Infotainment CPU can overheat during fast charging, causing lag or a restart that blanks the rearview camera. - 22V702000September 19, 2022Visibility, power window devices and controlsSoftware update
Window automatic reversal may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. - 22V843000November 15, 2022Air bags, air bag/restraint control module, softwareSoftware update
Restraint control module calibration may deploy the front passenger air bag incorrectly in some low-speed crashes. - 23V085000February 15, 2023Steering, automated/adaptive steeringSoftware update
FSD Beta may act unsafely around intersections and respond poorly to speed limit changes. - 23V488000July 14, 2023Seat belts, frontService visit
Front seat belts may not be properly connected to the pretensioner anchors and can detach. - 23V679000October 11, 2023Electrical systemSoftware update
Controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and show no warning light. - 23V743000November 3, 2023Steering, steering wheel/handle barService visit
Wrong driver air bag may have been fitted when a yoke was swapped for a round wheel (or vice versa). - 23V838000December 12, 2023Electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, softwareSoftware update
Autosteer controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse. - 23V862000December 19, 2023Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSoftware update
Cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. - 24V051000January 30, 2024Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelSoftware update
Brake, Park and ABS warning lights shown in a font that is too small (FMVSS 105/135). - 24V376000May 28, 2024Seat belts, front, warning light/devicesSoftware update
Seat belt warning light and chime may not activate for an unbelted driver (FMVSS 208). - 24V554000July 24, 2024Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchSoftware update
Hood latch may not detect an unlatched hood after it has been opened. - 24V967000December 24, 2024Air bags, frontal, driver side, cushionService visit
Driver air bag cushion could tear during deployment; air bag assembly replaced. - 25V172000March 19, 2025Air bagsService visit
Driver air bag with an incorrect horn pad may stop the horn from sounding. - 26V283000May 5, 2026Back over prevention, softwareSoftware update
Rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Source: NHTSA recalls API. A recall only applies if your VIN is listed.
NHTSA did not publish frontal or side crash scores for the 2022 Model X. Only the rollover test is listed: five stars, with a 9.3% rollover risk.
| NHTSA test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.3% |
The 16 software recalls, briefly
These were delivered over the air, so any car that has been online since has them. Grouped by what they touched:
- Cameras and screens: 22V296000 stopped the infotainment computer overheating during fast charging, which could reboot it and blank the rearview camera. 26V283000 (May 2026) addressed a delayed rear camera image.
- Air bags and belts: 22V843000 recalibrated the restraint control module; 22V045000 and 24V376000 fixed seat belt reminders.
- Doors, windows and hood: 22V702000 (window auto-reverse), 23V862000 (door locks could release in a crash), 24V554000 (hood latch sensing).
- Other: a heat pump valve error that weakened windshield defrosting (22V050000), Boombox muting the pedestrian warning sound (22V063000, 22V235000), a low brake fluid warning that might not show (23V679000), an undersized brake and ABS warning font (24V051000), and three Autopilot and FSD Beta campaigns (22V037000, 23V085000, 23V838000).
Radar or Tesla Vision: the February 2022 line
Cars built before mid-February 2022 have forward radar. After that, North American Model S and X went camera-only. When Tesla Vision arrived it capped Autosteer at 80 mph and used a longer minimum following distance, per InsideEVs' report at the time.
Every 2022 still has ultrasonic parking sensors (Tesla dropped them from S and X during 2023) and the HW3 Autopilot computer. HW4 starts with early-2023 builds, covered on the 2023 Tesla Model X page.
Living with the yoke
Steering is the top complaint area in NHTSA's 2022 records: 38 of the first 87 complaints, out of 127 total as of October 2026. Edmunds called the yoke the largest pain point of the refreshed car and said touch buttons in place of stalks make lane changes more distracting.
If you don't want a yoke, either find a car already converted, with recall 23V743000 closed, or ask Tesla service whether a swap is available for that car and what it costs.
127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Model X. Most frequent areas (approximate order): steering; unknown or other; electrical system; suspension; forward collision avoidance; air bags. Source: NHTSA complaints database.
Range and the Plaid wheel choice
The Long Range is rated at 348 miles. The Plaid gives up 15 miles on 20-inch wheels (333) and 37 on 22-inch wheels (311). If you are cross-shopping years, the 2021 Model X range section explains why the original Long Range Plus was rated higher.
Prices moved fast. Long Range cars started at $99,990 at first delivery in October 2021, and by June 2022 Tesla charged $120,990 for the Long Range and $138,990 for the Plaid.
| Trim | EPA range | Efficiency | Home AC max | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range | 348 mi | 33 kWh/100 mi | 11.5 kW | $99,990 |
| Plaid (20in wheels) | 333 mi | 34 kWh/100 mi | 11.5 kW | $119,990 |
| Plaid (22in wheels) | 311 mi | 37 kWh/100 mi | 11.5 kW | $119,990 |
Charging a 2022 at home and on trips
The refreshed car accepts 48 A, or 11.5 kW. On a Wall Connector with a 60 A breaker, that adds about 35 miles of range per hour, and a full charge from empty takes roughly 9 to 10 hours. A 40 A breaker (32 A output) adds about 23 miles per hour, which is enough for many commutes; Tesla's breaker table lists every step, and our guide to wire and breaker sizing explains the wiring.
| How you charge | Speed |
|---|---|
| Wall Connector at 48 A (11.5 kW, 60 A breaker) | up to 35 mi of range per hour |
| NEMA 14-50 outlet, Mobile Connector at 32 A | about 23 mi per hour |
| Regular 120 V outlet | 2 to 3 mi per hour |
| Empty to full, largest pack (about 100 kWh) | about 9.5 hours at 11.5 kW |
Rates scale Tesla's published Wall Connector table for this model; older cars and cold batteries charge slower. Times are estimates.
On the road, the 2022 can take up to 250 kW on a V3 or V4 Supercharger. Away from Tesla stations it can use the CCS1 adapter for other networks; see using other fast-charging networks.
Decision checklist for a 2022 Tesla Model X
- All six service recalls closed on the NHTSA lookup
- Build date: before mid-February 2022 (radar) or after (camera-only)
- Yoke or round wheel, and recall 23V743000 if swapped
- Plaid wheel size: 20-inch for range, 22-inch for looks
- Battery warranty: Tesla's current Model X terms are 8 years or 150,000 miles; confirm the VIN's own booklet
- Home circuit: a 60 A breaker for full speed, priced with our installation pricing guide
Compare the rest of the lineup on the Model X year-by-year changes hub.
2022 Model X owner and buyer questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA lists 22 campaigns for the 2022 Model X as of October 2026. Sixteen were software updates sent over the air. Six needed a service visit: front curtain air bags, a missing second-row body bracket, front seat belt anchors, air bags after a yoke swap, a driver air bag that may tear, and a horn pad air bag. Check each by VIN.
Does the 2022 Model X have radar?
Only cars built before mid-February 2022. After that Tesla removed radar from North American Model S and X and switched them to camera-only Tesla Vision, which at the time capped Autosteer at 80 mph and used a longer minimum following distance. The build date on the door jamb label tells you which side of the line a car falls on.
What is the range of a 2022 Tesla Model X?
The EPA rated the 2022 Long Range at 348 miles and the Plaid at 333 miles on 20-inch wheels or 311 on 22-inch wheels. Those are new-car figures. Real range drops in cold weather and at sustained highway speeds, so check the full-charge estimate on any used car rather than relying on the rating, and ask how often it was charged to 100%.
Can you replace the yoke on a 2022 Model X?
Yes, owners have swapped the yoke for a round steering wheel, but the air bag must match the wheel. Recall 23V743000 covers 2021 to 2024 Model X cars where the wrong driver air bag may have been fitted during a swap. If a used 2022 has a round wheel, ask for the service invoice and confirm the recall is closed.
Does the 2022 Model X have ultrasonic sensors?
Yes. Tesla began removing ultrasonic parking sensors from its cars in October 2022 but said Model S and X would follow in 2023, so 2022 Model X cars still have them. That gives you the sensor-based parking distance display. The 2023 model year is where some cars arrive without them.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls, 2022 Tesla Model X, api.nhtsa.gov
- NHTSA safety ratings, 2022 Model X, api.nhtsa.gov
- InsideEVs: Tesla removes radar from Model S and X, insideevs.com
- TechCrunch: Tesla increases prices, Model X up as much as $6,000 (June 2022), techcrunch.com
- electrive: first refreshed Model X deliveries in the USA, electrive.com
- Edmunds: 2022 Tesla Model X, edmunds.com
- Not a Tesla App: Tesla removing ultrasonic sensors, S/X to follow in 2023, notateslaapp.com
- EPA data via MPGBuddy: 2022 Model X, mpgbuddy.com
- Tesla Support: Wall Connector, tesla.com
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