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2020 Tesla Model X (all Variants 6-seat)
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
123 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 20, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Suspension problems dominate (30% of complaints, typically reported near 11k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#181 of 450Among the 2020 models with a matured record, the 2020 Tesla Model X (all Variants 6-seat) ranks #181, scoring higher than 55% of them. See the 2020 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2020 Tesla Model X (All Variants 6-Seat) SUV AWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 9%
12 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2020 Tesla Model X (all Variants 6-seat), plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (28) · Driver assistance (23) · Steering (18) · Speed control (18)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Suspension
30%37 complaints · typically near 11k mi · 9 in the last 2 years
“When turning a loud cranking sound is heard and it makes it hard to turn. It as if something is stopping it from turning.”
Electrical system
23%28 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2020 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the self-driving mode disengaged unintendedly. There was no warning light…”
Driver assistance
19%23 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“Many hard braking incidents Ignores posted speed limits Been close to being rear ended by following cars”
Steering
15%18 complaints · 5 in the last 2 years
“Making a loud squeaky noise and knocking while I turn. The noise is coming from the steering and front suspension arms I believe.”
Check it against this car’s mileage
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Read all 123 owner complaints in their own words → · just the 17 crash/fire/injury reports →
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Tesla before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report suspension problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 11k miles). Has this car shown any suspension symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report electrical system problems more than anything else. Has this car shown any electrical system symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.