Tesla Model X recalls and problems

39 recalls and 1,562 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
39
Complaints
1,562
Crashes reported
191
Fires reported
14

Choose a model year

Tesla Model X by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Model X082010
2025 Model X3162010
2024 Model X8272000
2023 Model X17195192120
2022 Model X2212912220
2021 Model X24413020
2020 Model X1012817060
2019 Model X810213360
2018 Model X9193352160
2017 Model X102692415852
2016 Model X12454624361
2015 Model X200000

Most reported Tesla Model X problems

Problem areaReports
Unknown or Other367
Suspension330
Electrical System304
Steering267
Forward Collision Avoidance260
Structure145
Vehicle Speed Control126
Service Brakes97
Lane Departure60
Power Train47

All Tesla Model X recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-283May 4, 20262021–2023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
25V-172Mar 19, 20252021–2025Air Bags, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
25V-002Jan 6, 20252023–2025Back Over Prevention, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-967Dec 23, 20242021–2025Air BagsTesla, Inc.
24V-904Dec 2, 20242024Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
24V-615Aug 15, 20242016StructureTesla, Inc.
24V-554Jul 24, 20242021–2024Latches/Locks/Linkages, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-376May 28, 20242015–2024Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
24V-153Feb 27, 20242020–2021Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-051Jan 30, 20242016–2024Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
24V-035Jan 22, 20242023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
23V-862Dec 19, 20232022–2023Electrical System, Latches/Locks/LinkagesTesla, Inc.
23V-838Dec 12, 20232016–2023Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-743Nov 3, 20232021–2024Air Bags, SteeringTesla, Inc.
23V-679Oct 11, 20232021–2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
23V-489Jul 14, 20232023Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
23V-488Jul 14, 20232021–2023Seat BeltsTesla, Inc.
23V-244Apr 5, 20232023Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
23V-085Feb 15, 20232016–2023SteeringTesla, Inc.
22V-843Nov 15, 20222021–2023Air BagsTesla, Inc.
22V-818Nov 1, 20222017–2021SteeringTesla, Inc.
22V-702Sep 19, 20222021–2022VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-296May 3, 20222021–2022Equipment, Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-264Apr 18, 20222022Seats, StructureTesla, Inc.
22V-235Apr 12, 20222020–2022Electrical System, Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
22V-233Apr 8, 20222021–2022Air BagsTesla, Inc.
22V-169Mar 18, 20222018–2019Back Over PreventionTesla, Inc.
22V-063Feb 4, 20222020–2022Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-050Feb 2, 20222021–2022Electrical System, VisibilityTesla, Inc.
22V-045Feb 1, 20222021–2022Seat Belts, Electrical SystemTesla, Inc.
22V-037Jan 27, 20222016–2022SteeringTesla, Inc.
21V-868Nov 9, 20212021Air BagsTesla, Inc.
21V-846Oct 29, 20212017–2021Forward Collision AvoidanceTesla, Inc.
21V-035Jan 29, 20212016–2018Back Over Prevention, Visibility, Exterior LightingTesla, Inc.
20V-710Nov 17, 20202016StructureTesla, Inc.
20V-062Feb 5, 20202015–2016SteeringTesla, Inc.
17V-639Oct 12, 20172016–2017SeatsTesla, Inc.
17V-260Apr 19, 20172016–2017Parking BrakeTesla, Inc.
16V-192Apr 6, 20162016SeatsTesla Motors, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Tesla Model X?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2016 Tesla Model X has the most reports (454). Check the 2016 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Tesla Model X have?

NHTSA lists 39 safety recalls covering Tesla Model X model years 2015–2025.

What are the most common Tesla Model X problems?

Owners report unknown or other, suspension, electrical system problems most often.