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This file gathers the known defects of the Tesla Model X, written and sourced by the community. Anyone can read; a free account lets you contribute. A defect earns the seal once enough reputable contributors have validated it.
335 owners in the United States reported problems with the suspension of this car to NHTSA (model years 2016–2026), typically at around 15,000 miles. Reported consequences: 32 crashes, 5 fires, 19 injuries, 1 death.
302 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2016–2026), typically at around 31,000 miles. Reported consequences: 33 crashes, 5 fires, 18 injuries.
197 owners in the United States reported problems with the automatic emergency braking of this car to NHTSA (model years 2016–2026), typically at around 21,000 miles. Most often named: adaptive cruise control (64%), automatic emergency braking (50%), warnings (17%). Reported consequences: 29 crashes, 15 injuries.
A software bug may cause the doors to unlock.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Bij het inschakelen van het voertuig kan kortsluiting op de boordcomputer van de auto ontstaan, waardoor de functionaliteit van de achteruitrijcamera verloren gaat.
Certain Model S and Model X vehicles were equipped with driver airbags that do not meet internal quality standards.
On certain Model S and Model X vehicles built before November 1, 2021, the vehicle may lack Bluetooth headphone hardware support for the rear touchscreen audio.
On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have been applied to the roof without the use of primer, which could cause the applique(s) to separate from the roof. This bulletin employs an improved inspection process which replaces the one for SB-20-12-005.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).