2026 Tesla Model X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Model X years
- Not enough data 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Tesla Model X. That ranks 11th out of 12 Model X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 57%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Tesla Model X problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 57% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2026 Tesla Model X recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Tesla Model X.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions (EA26002) — opened Mar 18, 2026, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In July 2026, Tesla sold me a yoke steering wheel for my 2026 Model X Long Range and Tesla's service team installed it. On September 3, 2026, Tesla informed me the yoke is incompatible with my vehicle configuration and that the vehicle will not receive over-the-air software updates until the…
For over the past 18 months, Tesla FSD software deliberately removed the driverâs ability to control following distance, instead replacing it with fuzzy descriptions of âmad max, hurry, standard, chill, and sloth.â As a result the car cannot maintain a safe highway following distance as…
In January my parents Tesla in self driving mode drove them straight through a building. The breaks didn't deploy, the airbags didn't deploy and the steering wheel was shaking and unresponsive. Thankfully no one was seriously injured. That said, there was a lot of physical damage to the…
Incident Description: I was driving on the highway using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) / FSD Supervised at approximately 65+ mph. Traffic conditions were moderate, and weather and visibility conditions were clear. While FSD was actively engaged, my phone began ringing. As I briefly attempted to…
In April 13th, 2026 while driving from the house through community, I suddenly stopped at the cross roads due to unexpected conditions. During this event, a coffee mug placed in the cup holder tipped over and spilled liquid onto the center console areaânear the phone charging pad and critical…
Other Tesla Model X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 Model X | 16 | 3 |
| 2024 Model X | 27 | 8 |
| 2023 Model X | 194 | 17 |
| 2022 Model X | 128 | 22 |
| 2021 Model X | 41 | 24 |
| 2020 Model X | 128 | 10 |
| 2019 Model X | 101 | 8 |
| 2018 Model X | 193 | 9 |
| 2017 Model X | 268 | 10 |
| 2016 Model X | 450 | 12 |
| 2015 Model X | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Tesla Model X?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Tesla Model X?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2026 Tesla Model X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Model X model years, the 2026 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.