2016 Tesla Model X Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 8%of 452 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Tesla Model X, 8% of the 452 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 19 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Most times when I take my foot off the gas pedal, the car seems to accelerate on its own. However, when merging onto the highway, acceleration is reduced. As of the past couple of weeks, steering around turns has become a problem. The car operates like it's sliding on an ice patch.”
NHTSA complaint #11394956, filed 2021-02, 19,500 miles“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“Vehicle accelerated suddenly and crashed into a tree in front while parking the car in a parking lot. We reported the problem to Tesla but they got back to us denying any car malfunction that caused the acceleration. However we received a recall letter today saying that affected parking brake caliper may cause in rollaway and crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10995447, filed 2017-06, 1 miles“I was going up by driveway waiting for my garage door to open. I took my foot off the accelerator and was slowing down without hitting the breaks waiting for the garage door to open. The car took off through the garage door and hit my husbands car sitting in the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10909588, filed 2016-09, 4,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240944Jun 2, 2023Early front door latches are susceptible to water ingress, which might cause the touchscreen to show the door in the wrong position or prevent the door from opening and closing…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 7 | 4% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 4 | 10% |
| 2020 | 18 | 14% |
| 2019 | 11 | 11% |
| 2018 | 19 | 10% |
| 2017 | 16 | 6% |
| 2016 | 35 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Tesla Model X
151 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsBody and structure
57 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 29, 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