Tesla Model X Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 1,557 consumer complaints across the 11 model years of the Tesla Model X (2016–2026) that have at least 5 complaints. 2016 has the most, with 452. Across all years, the part named most often is other or unknown (366 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

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All Model X model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Other or unknown366 20%
• Suspension335 18%
• Electrical system301 16%
• Steering264 14%
• Forward collision avoidance194 11%
• Body and structure142 7.8%
• Vehicle speed control126 6.9%
• Brakes100 5.5%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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