2016 Tesla Model X power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Tesla Model X — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car was making a grinding and knocking sound which varied with the engine speed. This noise was confirmed to be coming from the rear drive unit by the Tesla technician. The vehicle has approximately 105,000 miles. An internet search revealed it was a common problem. The repair costed $6,502.20…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“I own a 2016 Tesla Model X P100D equipped with the Large Drive Unit (LDU). The component that fails is the rotor coolant seal in the rear drive unit motor. Coolant leaks internally into the motor and inverter, causing bearing wear, corrosion, isolation faults, and eventual complete drive unit…”
filed May 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Model X | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Model X | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 Model X | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 Model X | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 Model X | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Model X | 11 | 6% |
| 2017 Model X | 10 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.