Tesla Model X Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,551 owner complaints and 39 safety recalls on file for the Tesla Model X, across 12 model years (2015–2026). The 2016 model year has the most complaints (450). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Tesla Model X years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Model X year: 2016, 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2016 Model X: 450 complaints, 12 recalls
- 2017 Model X: 268 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2023 Model X: 194 complaints, 17 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2026 Model X: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2025 Model X: 15 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2024 Model X: 26 complaints, 8 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Tesla Model X problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 335 | 10 | 32 |
| Electrical System problems | 300 | 11 | 33 |
| Steering problems | 264 | 11 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems | 193 | 11 | 29 |
| Structure problems | 142 | 10 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 126 | 10 | 60 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 11 | 25 |
| Lane Departure | 63 | 9 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 58 | 9 | 18 |
| Power Train | 55 | 9 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 49 | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 41 | 9 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 39 | 9 | 1 |
| Seats | 38 | 9 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 36 | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 26 | 7 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 5 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 5 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Tires | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Communication | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Tesla Model X problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2017: electrical system (72) · suspension (59) · steering (50)
- 2016: suspension (151) · electrical system (93) · steering (58) · structure (57)
All Tesla Model X model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model X | 7 | 0 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 Model X | 15 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2024 Model X | 26 | 8 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2023 Model X | 194 | 17 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Model X | 128 | 22 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2021 Model X | 41 | 24 | — | Steering | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Model X | 128 | 10 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Model X | 101 | 8 | — | Suspension | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Model X | 193 | 9 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2017 Model X | 268 | 10 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2016 Model X | 450 | 12 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Model X | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Tesla Model X years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2016 (450), 2017 (268) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Model X year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Tesla Model X?
Suspension, with 335 complaints across 10 model years.
How many recalls does the Tesla Model X have?
39 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.