2016 Tesla Model X vs 2018 Tesla Model X
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Tesla Model X | 2018 Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 448 | 192 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 102 |
| Investigations | 8 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 62 | 35 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,291 mi | 16,050 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model X | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 150 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 93 | 35 |
| Structure | 57 | 21 |
| Steering | 58 | 18 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | 19 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 14 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.