2016 Tesla Model X Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 452 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Tesla Model X, 3% of the 452 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear driver side lower control arm snapped off detaching the rear wheel/tire, brake assembly and strut/axel rendering the car immobile. Fortunately this did not happen 20 minutes sooner as my gf and I were traveling on the highway at normal highway speeds - this would have caused a life threatening, catastrophic multiyear crash being unable to control the vehicle... …”
NHTSA complaint #11406844, filed 2021-04, 57,000 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“The car was on autopilot. My Model X autopilot ran over a recliner at 60m/h that was in the middle of the highway. It was around 6 pm, weather was nice and clear. I tried to avoid it by moving to right lane but it hit the driver side of the front of car causing minor damages to car. I tried to reach out to Tesla customer service but they told me [4 or 5 times] that someone will contact me and no one ever did. Everytime I talked to Tesla [by phone and email] they ask me for more information and then tell me someone will call you back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10944389, filed 2017-01, 3,000 miles“While driving on the second floor of a parking garage at the local mall with the entire family in the Model X (2 adults & 3 kids) to see a family movie, the rear driver side wheel fell-off (see attached photo's). It appears as though the control arm disengaged from the chassis of the car vis-a-vis a missing bolt or pin. The vehicle is brand-new (I.e., less than 1,000 mi), purchased directly from Tesla, is driven by a mother of three, and is accident free. The car has not been subject to any extreme wear and tear or off-road driving conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10945692, filed 2017-01, 1,000 miles“Car has 52000 miles. Car was parked OK. Upon returning to drive I noticed cracking sound and noticeable wobbling motion on right front wheel. Car was found to have broken right front ball joint and Tesla replaced all front parts left and right. Tesla said this was wear and tear and I disagreed and think it is a safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #11472874, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
- 10169816Dec 10, 2019Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard…
- 10110741Feb 10, 2017Some Model S and Model X vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet Tesla strength specifications. In the event of link failure, the…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Tesla Model X
151 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsBody and structure
57 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 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.
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