2025 Tesla Model X Problems
Compared with other Tesla Model X years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2025 can be compared from 2028.
- Most reported part: Other or unknown (6 complaints).
- 3 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2022
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 16filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,150miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 94 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 98 city / 89 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Tesla Model X (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model X. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance (4) and electrical system (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,150 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown6 38%
- Electrical system3 19%
- Brakes2 13%
- Seat belts2 13%
- Steering2 13%
- Air bags1 6.3%
- Exterior lighting1 6.3%
- Body and structure1 6.3%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “There is an error alert on my car that says front left safety restraint issue service is required. So seems to me the airbags or seat belt may not be working properly and its clearly labeled as a safety issue. We have to drive this vehicle nearly daily and tesla is refusing to fix for a minimum of 10 days even though this fault could threaten our lives. Make them fix ASAP”
NHTSA complaint #11681216, filed 2025-08Forward collision avoidance: “The Full-Self Drive of my Tesla failed to follow the programmed navigation directions I set to take me home in one direction, but instead the vehicle took a completely different path on its own. When the vehicle was programmed to turn right towards my home, the car quickly jerked back into traffic and I was forced to take control before accidentally hitting another vehicle The vehicle continued to go into another direction and did the same thing several times later. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760819, filed 2026-08Electrical system: “The contact owned a 2025 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH with Self-driving Assist activated, while the vehicle in front deaccelerated, the vehicle had aggressively deaccelerated. The contact stated that the self-driving assist had deactivated, causing him to aggressively depress the brake pedal, stopping before it struck the vehicle in front. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle, causing the vehicle to rear-end another vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11682920, filed 2025-08, 6,150 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,150 and 6,150 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Tesla Model X. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model X (all Variants) · SUV AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 9.3% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2025 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2025 Tesla Model X version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model X AWD | Electric | single-speed | 103 | 94 | 98 MPGe | $750 |
| Model X Plaid (20in wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 98 | 89 | 94 MPGe | $800 |
| Model X Plaid (22in wheels) AWD | Electric | single-speed | 92 | 84 | 88 MPGe | $850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V172000Mar 19, 2025Air bagsCovers: Tesla Model X 2021–2025, Model S 2021–2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
- 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Tesla Model X 2023–2025, Model Y 2023–2025, Model 3 2024–2025 +1 more
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
- 24V967000Dec 23, 2024Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › CushionCovers: Tesla Model X 2021–2025, Model S 2021–2025
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208…
Recall details for the 2025 Tesla Model X → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 11029582Feb 4, 2026Other or unknown. On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVAC drain funnel for…
- 11016319Mar 21, 2025Electrical system. Some 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 certain circumstances.
- 11013483Jan 14, 2025Air bags. On certain Model S and Model X vehicles with a round steering wheel, built between November 6, 2024 and November 27, 2024, the supplier assembly process might have damaged the driver airbag. Coupled…
Other model years of the Tesla Model X
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 105 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 16 | 6,150 | 3 | — | 94 MPGe | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 27 | — | 8 | — | 98 MPGe | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 194 | 4,200 | 17 | — | 98 MPGe | 77 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 129 | 9,000 | 22 | — | 98 MPGe | 55 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 41 | 1,650 | 24 | 5 | 97 MPGe | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 128 | 5,500 | 10 | 5 | 96 MPGe | 54 · Typical | Falling |
| 2019 | 102 | 15,000 | 8 | 5 | 87 MPGe | 25 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2018 | 193 | 12,000 | 9 | 5 | 87 MPGe | 45 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 268 | 30,000 | 10 | 5 | 92 MPGe | 33 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2016 | 452 | 30,000 | 12 | — | 92 MPGe | 72 · More | Falling |
All Tesla Model X model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model X as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2025 Tesla Model X is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 6 complaints (38% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 4.
Has the 2025 Tesla Model X been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2025 Tesla Model X according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2025 Tesla Model X (Model X Plaid (20in wheels), Electric) at 94 MPGe combined, 98 city and 89 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Tesla Model X reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,150 miles and the middle half falls between 6,150 and 6,150 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.