2016–2026 · 11 model years · 123 recalls

Tesla Model X problems by year

We don't rate the Tesla Model X yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (692). Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Driver-assist & stability519
Suspension310
Electrical system287
Body, glass & interior252
Steering171
Airbags & seat belts24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2016–2026.

Every Tesla Model X year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2026 Model XNot rated yet140105
2025 Model XNot rated yet24398
2024 Model XNot rated yet498100
2023 Model XNot rated yet27417102
2022 Model XNot rated yet21122102
2021 Model XNot rated yet6424105
2020 Model XNot rated yet21710105
2019 Model XNot rated yet176896
2018 Model XNot rated yet309993
2017 Model XNot rated yet4191093
2016 Model XNot rated yet6921293

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Tesla Model X problems?

Owners complain most about driver-assist & stability, suspension, electrical system.

Which Tesla Model X year has the most recalls?

The 2021, with 24 recalls on record with NHTSA.