Tesla Model X problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Tesla Model X model year, from official NHTSA data.
1,501
NHTSA complaints
39
recall campaigns
803
service bulletins (TSBs)
9
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 14 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | 25 | 8 | 51 |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | 191 | 17 | 74 |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | 122 | 22 | 82 |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | 39 | 24 | 87 |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | 123 | 10 | 70 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X | 99 | 8 | 78 |
| 2018 Tesla Model X | 189 | 9 | 102 |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | 268 | 10 | 117 |
| 2016 Tesla Model X | 445 | 12 | 142 |
Common problems
- Tesla Model X suspension problems331
- Tesla Model X electrical system problems292
- Tesla Model X steering problems257
- Tesla Model X forward collision avoidance problems180
- Tesla Model X structure problems139
- Tesla Model X vehicle speed control problems123
- Tesla Model X service brakes problems94
- Tesla Model X lane departure problems62
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsEA26002 · opened Mar 18, 2026 · open
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedPE25012 · opened Oct 7, 2025 · open
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsAQ25002 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.PE24033 · opened Jan 6, 2025 · closed Apr 3, 2026