2025 Tesla Model X recalls and problems

The 2025 Tesla Model X has 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Tesla dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2025 Tesla Model X vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2025 Tesla Model X recalls

Recall 25V-172: Air Bags, Electrical System

Reported Mar 19, 2025 · 91 vehicles affected · Tesla, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

Recall 25V-002: Back Over Prevention, Electrical System

Reported Jan 6, 2025 · 239,382 vehicles affected · Tesla, Inc.

Problem: 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Recall 24V-967: Air Bags

Reported Dec 23, 2024 · 487 vehicles affected · Tesla, Inc.

Problem: 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, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.

2025 Tesla Model X problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	6
Forward Collision Avoidance	5
Electrical System	3
Service Brakes	2
Steering	2
Seat Belts	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Air Bags	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 3
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,150 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2025 Tesla Model X complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 15, 2026

On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] p.m., my 2025 Tesla Model X, with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged, backed into a protection pole while parking at a Supercharger station in Milpitas, CA. The system did not stop or warn before impact. Damage to the right rear quarter panel and rear bumper; no injuries. A report has also been filed with Tesla through the Tesla app. The vehicle's dashcam recording of the incident was overwritten before it could be retrieved; photographs of the damage are available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Steering · reported Aug 30, 2026

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. I put my home address in the navigation to go home, but as soon as my Tesla was about to turn right into my subdivision it…

Unknown or Other · reported Jul 3, 2026

While operating a 2025 Tesla Model X on Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised), the vehicle engaged in leader-car following behavior and trailed a slow-moving vehicle onto an active railroad crossing. FSD failed to ensure the exit path was clear, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate from 12 mph to 0 mph, stranding the car directly on the tracks just as the crossing's active warning lights and gates triggered. When attempting to take immediate manual control to clear the tracks, the vehicle suffered a severe drivetrain control lockout. The vehicle remained unresponsive and stuck at 0 mph for…

Structure · reported Feb 13, 2026

Sept 20, 2025. 2025 Model X door alarmed for being open when it was actually closed. Door would only open intermittently. Your in car and cannot escape through drivers door. It was locked shut and thought it was open. Parked car requested Tesla service. Mobile unit came out replaced electric opener. Door continued to lock driver in and out of car randomly for the month of October 2025. We parked car and scheduled appointments with Tesla multiple times. They were not concerned this was a safety issue. They reschedule our appointments multiple times. At the end of October after several service…

Electrical System · reported Jan 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that after the latest update was pushed out, the speed regulation on the vehicle failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the speed regulation was set to "Standard Mode" and the vehicle accelerated to 70 MPH in a 55 MPH Zone. The contact stated that was not the mode selected. In addition, when the contact set the speed regulator to "Crawl Mode," the vehicle drove 10-15 MPH below the speed limit. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to control the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Tesla Model X have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model X: 25V-172 (air bags, electrical system), 25V-002 (back over prevention, electrical system), 24V-967 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Tesla Model X?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (6 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,150 miles.

Are Tesla recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Tesla dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.