Buying a used 2022 Tesla Model X: what to check

Autopilot hardware and Full Self-Driving

A 2022 Model X was built with Autopilot hardware 3.0 (HW3).

In April 2026 Tesla said Hardware 3 cannot run unsupervised FSD, and that customers who bought FSD would be offered a discounted trade-in or a computer and camera upgrade. It has published no prices or dates, nor whether a later owner qualifies. Since July 2026 Tesla has been releasing a reduced version, FSD v14 Lite, to Hardware 3 cars.

Tesla's record shows whether Full Self-Driving was bought (APPF) and whether it is active (APF2); APPF next to APFB means it was bought and is no longer active. The car's own Software screen shows what it has now. Since February 2026 Tesla sells Full Self-Driving only as a subscription, which ends with the seller.

The media computer

It has an AMD Ryzen media computer. The car names its processor under Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information.

Parking sensors

It was built with ultrasonic parking sensors, which came with the Autopilot hardware.

Battery and range

Tesla added a battery health screen (Controls > Service > Battery Health) with software 2025.8. Ask the seller to open it: a green box means the pack holds what Tesla expects for its age and mileage, though it measures stored energy only, not damage. Software 2025.26 removed the test from many newer cars and left some older ones showing only their last result, so if it is missing, compare the range at a full charge with the EPA range when new, which fueleconomy.gov lists by version.

Battery warranty

It was sold with Tesla's battery and drive unit warranty: 8 years from first delivery (or first use, if earlier) or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, with at least 70% of the battery's capacity retained, as Tesla publishes the terms in September 2026. Whether any is left depends on the delivery date and the mileage.

Supercharging

Tesla has given free Supercharging to the first owners of many new Model S and X since 2017, but its 2017 policy tied it to that owner, so it ends when they sell and a used car is pay-per-use (SC04), whatever the listing says. Tesla's app shows it the same way as the kind that transfers.

Fast charging away from Tesla's network

Before you buy, check whether it can fast-charge away from Tesla's network: Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information > CCS and 3rd-party NACS DC Fast Charging Support. Enabled means it can (CCS stations need an adapter); Not enabled means it needs a hardware retrofit, and the Tesla app shows whether one can be booked; Not compatible means it cannot.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 22 recalls for the 2022 Model X. Each covers only the cars named in it, so some may not apply to a given car, and some may already be done on it: enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which are open. Recall work is free. The list below is NHTSA's, as read on 5 October 2026.

• 26V283000, 2026-05-05: Back Over Prevention, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
• 25V172000, 2025-03-19: Air Bags. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
• 24V967000, 2024-12-24: Air Bags, Frontal, Driver Side, Cushion. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
• 24V554000, 2024-07-24: Latches/Locks/Linkages, Hood, Latch. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.
• 24V376000, 2024-05-28: Seat Belts, Front, Warning Light/Devices. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
• 24V051000, 2024-01-30: Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/Panel. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
• 23V862000, 2023-12-19: Latches/Locks/Linkages, Doors, Latch. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
• 23V838000, 2023-12-12: Electrical System, ADAS, Autonomous/Self Driving, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
• 23V743000, 2023-11-03: Steering, Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
• 23V679000, 2023-10-11: Electrical System. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
• 23V488000, 2023-07-14: Seat Belts, Front. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
• 23V085000, 2023-02-15: Steering, Automated/Adaptive Steering. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution.
• 22V843000, 2022-11-15: Air Bags, Air Bag/Restraint Control Module, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
• 22V702000, 2022-09-19: Visibility, Power Window Devices And Controls. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
• 22V296000, 2022-05-03: Back Over Prevention, Display Function. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.
• 22V264000, 2022-04-18: Structure, Body. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
• 22V235000, 2022-04-12: Electrical System, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
• 22V233000, 2022-04-08: Air Bags, Side/Window, Curtain. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
• 22V063000, 2022-02-04: Electrical System, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
• 22V050000, 2022-02-02: Electrical System, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
• 22V045000, 2022-02-01: Electrical System, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
• 22V037000, 2022-01-27: Electrical System, ADAS, Autonomous/Self Driving, Software. Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.