2016 Tesla Model X Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 13%of 452 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Tesla Model X, 13% of the 452 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had problems with my Tesla 1- doors repeatedly malfunctioning (stationary and driving) 2- the accelerator was malfunctioning, city streets and freeways 3- computer shot down while driving and screen went blank. City streets tomorrow again I am taking the car for repair because of doors malfunctioning I dont find it safe. I left it in the service center. I have only driven it 2000 miles over 13 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11300619, filed 2020-01, 41,000 miles“On thursday, september 26, 2019, at 7:40 am, I was parking my car at work and my car went on full speed forward over the median and crashed, luckily no one was hurt. This happened in a split of a second and the vehicle's safety override break that should have prevented from going over an obstruction in front of the car did not engage as claimed by Tesla. I requested an analysis of the car's recorded data to Tesla and asked to provide me with a copy of the report for better understanding. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301846, filed 2020-01, 36,700 miles“On january 28, 2019 I backed out of my driveway in my 2016 Tesla x, braked, stopped, put it in drive and barely, slowly started down my lane when the car suddenly accelerated at full speed down the lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #11300366, filed 2020-01, 25,000 miles“Our 5 day old Tesla x while entering a parking stall suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated at high speed on its own climbing over grass and and crashed into a building. The airbags deployed and my wife's arms have burn marks as a consequence.”
NHTSA complaint #10873117, filed 2016-06, 350 miles“My car had a bolt brake from its thread. They told me it was a critical bolt that was marked with paint. This bolt is to keep the subframe attached securely to the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #11337081, filed 2020-07, 59,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V615000Aug 15, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016
- 20V710000Nov 17, 2020Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016
Related service bulletins
- 11012218Dec 5, 2024For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.
- 11009772Oct 31, 2024On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have been applied to the roof without the use of primer, which could cause the applique(s) to…
- 11006907Aug 30, 2024On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have been applied to the roof without the use of primer, which could cause the applique(s) to…
- 11003081Jun 5, 2024One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
- 10203345Oct 22, 2021For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.
- 10173429Mar 17, 2020On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause…
- 10169815Dec 2, 2019Some Model X vehicles are equipped with front door outer belt seals that apply excess pressure to the front door glass, potentially causing excess noise, vibration, or harshness…
- 10166051Sep 24, 2019Excessive water ingress to the latches on the rear doors may damage internal components or impede operation of the rear door latch.
- 10166050Sep 24, 2019On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors, which can damage the electrical components integral to door latching operation.
- 10166049Sep 24, 2019On some Model X vehicles, the rear door edge protector might allow water to enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 | 14 | 14% |
| 2018 | 22 | 11% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 57 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Tesla Model X
151 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsVehicle speed control
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsForward collision avoidance
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Tesla Model X
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology