2026 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 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Forward collision avoidance (4 complaints).
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
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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
- 105 MPGecombined, Electric AWD · 110 city / 99 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Tesla Model X (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model X. The part named most often is forward collision avoidance, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Air bags1 14%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Seats1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Forward collision avoidance: “Tesla has auto-park in the supervised FSD. My wife was using it to park the car in a public garage and it hit a post. The car was damaged. It was too quick for my wife to intervene. I know it is supervised, but there is no time to intervene when it comes to parking where the spot to park is close to other cars or posts anyway.”
NHTSA complaint #11722384, filed 2026-03Air bags: “In July 2026, Tesla sold me a yoke steering wheel for my 2026 Model X Long Range and Tesla's service team installed it. On September 3, 2026, Tesla informed me the yoke is incompatible with my vehicle configuration and that the vehicle will not receive over-the-air software updates until the original round steering wheel is reinstalled. The vehicle has received zero software updates since July 2026. I am concerned the airbag in the Tesla-installed yoke may not deploy properly in a crash. I drive approximately 600 miles per week and do not feel safe in the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767929, filed 2026-09Brakes: “In April 13th, 2026 while driving from the house through community, I suddenly stopped at the cross roads due to unexpected conditions. During this event, a coffee mug placed in the cup holder tipped over and spilled liquid onto the center console area—near the phone charging pad and critical control panel used for gear selection and essential driving functions. In about 15 minutes after the spill, when I reached the highway at about 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a rapid and severe system-wide failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11734065, filed 2026-04Complaints 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 2026 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 · SUV AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 5 · 9.3% risk |
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 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 | 110 | 99 | 105 MPGe | $700 |
| Model X Plaid AWD | Electric | single-speed | 105 | 94 | 100 MPGe | $750 |
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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Tesla Model X in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 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…
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 2026 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model X as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Tesla Model X is reported most often?
Forward collision avoidance is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2026 Tesla Model X been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How efficient is the 2026 Tesla Model X according to the EPA?
The EPA rates the 2026 Tesla Model X (Model X, Electric) at 105 MPGe combined, 110 city and 99 highway, with an estimated annual electricity cost of $700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other battery and motor versions are rated differently.
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.