Tesla Model X Falcon Wing Door Problems! 

Tried this out with my 2020 Model X. The doors behave about the same. I think the main difference between this and what you'll find in the wild is that cars aren't straight up and down, so the doors usually do ok. That said, I'd love it if the doors received some software attention and improved. Honestly, I'd be massively happy if they just made it so that the manual override alarm could be silenced.

Imagine if someone could engineer a door that only comes out a few inches and then slides backwards. That would be brilliant! You’d get a huge entry area, it could be simpler and more reliable, easier to get to items on a roof rack, it would also be safer. Oh well, one can dream.

Phantom Object in the hot day +1. so frustrating. Tesla Technicians don't know about this, takes forever to explain and convince them.

Damn never had this issue with my model X I often show people how close it can open just to show off how good it does. Tesla should do a recalibrate or a sensor change.

If you want to open both doors at once that is why you use the keyfob from a distance and that is a non issue. If you open a regular door you have to get close enough to grab the handle (the same distance to push the button the x) and as you pull the door open you are stepping back as you open the door. So how is that any different from a regular car versus opening the doors on the X. ????

Thanks for posting this! It’s good to have honest reviews on these vehicles.

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I just tested and can confirm the same. At 14 inches my FWD's will not open. At 18 inches they open the same as yours and it's difficult for me to get in. I think I've always unconsciously tried to park where there is ample room as I don't fully trust these doors after a year. Side note, ever get nervous when closing the FWD and a driver / passenger door at the same time? The clearance is tight and it sometimes feels as if they might meet / touch even though they never do, lol.

I have the same issue with the 2018 that I’m driving currently. The worst thing I’ve had happen was it whack a car door opening next to me by a kid. The worst thing was turning off the auto open doors because I was getting out of my buddy’s mustang and had the door swung open to climb out and the car sensed me and open the door dinging the door right in the middle. I have a refresh on order and hope some of these oddities are gone.

Pressing the exterior button on the falcon winged door will override close proximity objects (it still won’t open all the way but it forces it to open)

Thats why there is smart summon , to get ylur car out of tight spaces if you can get in.

Weird. Saw a RU-vid video where a guy measured 17i inches between snd had no trouble opening the doors all the way.

Saying 18" isn't very close is not true at all. A decent sized adult wouldn't be able to get into a conventional vehicle at that distance.

I think you are expecting too much. I would not want anybody parking that close to any car. At 12 inches I would not be able to get into a car with a regular door, much less a falcon wing. It opens as much as it safely can.

i'm guessing the bigger issue is if you don't happen to have a 2 story garage, most have low roofs....

Thanks for the video! I was just looking into a used model x. For the sensor replacement, was it still under the extended warranty? If not, do you mind sharing how much that cost? It looks like you sold the X and brought a Y. Any issues with it so far? I saw multiple 2020-2021 Ys with suspension issues so i was wondering yours had a same peoblem.

Garage Height is the real problem!

There is a reason this man is the 3rd owner. After the glamour and novelty wears off, it's not practical.

I just received TMX 2022, and I have the same problem in the garage😉 normally you must be able to program the opening at your home but the Tesla technician came home and did not find the way to do il. Like you, I saw the presentation of Elon Musk and it’s not the same. Perhaps on the next upgrade.

Thank you for your video , it has been my concern with out owning one yet , I operate a livery business in Santiago Chile with MS 2013 , and my infotainment went dead so I need to send the vehicle to Miami for repair ( Shipping and all imagine ) and probably trade in to a new model X , unfortunately Tesla never arrived to South America , Chile as I gamble in 2013 when I brought mine down here .. I will be studying those famous sensor since I presume calibration must be done at Tesla service center .only .. its very helpful your review because if your chauffeured in one this to understand that 3 people boarding additional to the driver requires each passenger (3) doors is almost imposible and difficult to achieve for someone who is nerver boarded a Model X before making it awkward ..and a true task thank you juan

Honestly Though at 12 inches i wouldn't expect to be able to get in the front doors either lol

if they just made ordinary doors.... MODEL X price would be a tad lower starting prob 75-80k+ and not have to deal with this BULLSH*T

Look at those panels, none of them lined up properly. Piece of junk.

Thanks for the interesting video. I hadn't thought of several of these problems (like trying to get in the front doors at the same time as the back doors, which is common when you have kids). Some aspects appear to be better than an SUV (where you couldn't open the doors at all in 12-18 inches) or a minivan (where it's difficult for a tall person to lift their child into a car seat). Are the sensors or logic any better in your new Model X? Just curious if the doors have improved at all since this original Model X.

Best doors ever, love ‘em, I have no issues with mine and have found no need to moan and whinge

You need to get that fixed my guy

Question. I'm assuming this is out of warranty. What were your repair costs?

my 2023 left falcon door won't open all the way even out where there's nothing near it

That's crazy that the doors won't open when an object is 12 inches away from the Falcon door. Watch your head when you get out of the car when an object is 21 inches away from the door? Why don't the doors slide back like a mini-van door or lift up like a scissor door on a Lamborghini?

Mine is beeping not opening !

I wonder if any sensor/hinges are different in the refresh model

Buddy you are not going crazy, I am having the same issue and mind fuck.

“I’m just hope I’ve never in a situation where it’s…. 12 inches” 😂😂😂😂😂

Probably the funniest review I’ve seen. You can override the opening when you’re inside the car, but you’re obviously responsible for the damage. Check the manual. I’ve never run into an issue with opening doors or getting in and out. If you want it to open up all the way, just hit the override inside the car. Also, when you’re parked next to cars, not cardboard boxes that might mimic the size of a person, it’ll open up all the way. That’s what was demonstrated in the reveal, and that’s what happens in real life as well

I am shopping around for a used model X and this is my concern. Thanks for your video. I think the software/sensor is correct... let's say you park next to a wall, or a flat side panel truck at 18 inches, forcing to open the FWD will hit it. Most cars with gullwing doors have a short door... and this model X has a taller door. Clearance will be the issue.

Time to upgrade to 2022! Issue solve!

Remind me again how much this car cost?

Soooo, question is... why did you buy this car when you could have easily looked up this problem and avoided this? This video is all I need and now no more Model X for me until they use regular or sliding doors which do the best job of opening in tight spaces.

Look like everything is hard for you. I think the car suite for you is Toyota from 1999 1. For the front door with other cars door when you pull the handle, you step away anyway then get in. 2. For falcon wing door and the front door, you have the key fobs, why not use it do open the door before you walk close to the car???

Falcon door is the dimmest and most unnecessary invention ever.. insecure attention hungry people are attracted this piece of junk and are paying the price 😵‍💫

you can override the falcon wing doors..dumb

Como una puerta de corredera (deslizante) no hay nada... La autonomía sigue siendo justilla. Prefiero un híbrido

This is like you complaining Tesla dosent care that’s why they invented summon!

They don’t open all the way on purpose, this is for them not to get scratched or damaged

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Hello,

Looks like the model X is not for you. Sell it and get a BMW or something else.

real life pov

Why don’t you try pressing the button on the door itself instead of the key?

First world problems.

It's one of the earlier models. That's why. Buy a new one.

Still happening on the 2023 Model X. I think Tesla needs to get their crap together because this is an expensive car and I had to take mine 4 times to the service in the first month. Not cool.

Falcon doors not only unpractical, they also expensive adding unnecessary cost to the car. The worst Tesla/Musk decision ever