2023 Tesla Model X Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 11%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Tesla Model X, 11% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 4 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 “safety system restraints service is required “ as a warning four different times. Took my car in to a Tesla Service Center all 4 times & each time the repair only lasts about 6 months & it comes up again. For the 5th time I am going to the Tesla Service Center in Little Rock, AR. This time I will have to pay because my warranty is up. It is not fair & I want some remuneration or a replacement Model X.”
NHTSA complaint #11739176, filed 2026-05“Interior rear light constantly blinks spontaneously while driving. There is no control to turn this light on or off. I have scheduled repair with Tesla and they have not fixed the issue. When I drive at light I get distracted by the strob light effect effect of this blinking slight. It’s on land off for no reason whether I’m driving or parked with the car powered off and all doors locked.”
NHTSA complaint #11551125, filed 2023-10“While driving on interstate, a semi trailer began merging into my lane. I attempted to hit the horn and no response was produced by the car. The stoke steering wheel does not have a push horn, and requires a button. The hand mash is supposed to work per Elon Musk on X. I was unable to perform potentially impactful sound response to other vehicles. The horn should not be allowed to be a button as emergency situations do not allow a refocus.”
NHTSA complaint #11588313, filed 2024-05“On Oct 2, 2024 while going to school to pick the kids, when my wife was turning right into a parking lot after slowing, my Tesla Model X plaid car acceralated and went into high speed (plaid mode) hitting a tree at top speed even though brakes were applied. Upon research, this looks like sudden unintended accerelation. The car luckily hit the tree on the passenger side and the front right wheel flew to the back seat and all air bags were deployed. The car was totaled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629545, filed 2024-12“I just had a forth occurence of the safety restraint system error message on my Tesla. I say forth, because the three times previous, I had to go into Tesla to have them fix the issue, only for it now, to happen again for the 4th time. I don't think this is a small issue, and you guys need to know about it. Not sure, this is just faulty service teams, or inexperience, or. they are just failing to fix it properly. But given that the messaging has to do with seatbelts and/or air bags, I think this is pretty important.”
NHTSA complaint #11600483, filed 2024-07Related recalls
- 24V554000Jul 24, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an…Covers: Tesla Model X 2021–2024, Model Y 2020–2024, Model S 2021–2024 +1 more
- 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2024, Model S 2012–2023, Model 3 2017–2023 +2 more
- 23V862000Dec 19, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to…Covers: Tesla Model X 2022–2023, Model S 2022–2023
- 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2023, Model S 2012–2023, Model 3 2017–2023 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017591Apr 3, 2025On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 11016319Mar 21, 2025Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under…
- 11013482Jan 16, 2025On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 11012221Dec 11, 2024Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under…
- 11008822Sep 20, 2024On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 11008798Sep 20, 2024On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 11008774Sep 20, 2024On certain Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 11003083Jun 19, 2024On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the interior camera requires replacement to mitigate reduced driver attentiveness detection performance in low-light conditions.
- 10247402Oct 27, 2023Some model year 2021-2023 Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid vehicles running a vehicle software version earlier than 2023.44 may require a vehicle software update to address a mild…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 14% |
| 2025 | 3 | 19% |
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 21 | 11% |
| 2022 | 16 | 12% |
| 2021 | 7 | 17% |
| 2020 | 28 | 22% |
| 2019 | 20 | 20% |
| 2018 | 36 | 19% |
| 2017 | 72 | 27% |
| 2016 | 93 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2023 Tesla Model X
90 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsForward collision avoidance
20 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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