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2016 Tesla Model X Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Suspension — runs 5.4× the fleet median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.
444Complaints
12Recalls
62Crashes
4Fires
36Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Suspension (33.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Suspension complaints here are 5.4× the median for that category across the 964 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Suspension148 · 33.3%not available
Electrical System92 · 20.7%RecalledRecall 22V037000 · Recall 23V838000 · Recall 24V051000
Steering57 · 12.8%RecalledRecall 20V062000 · Recall 23V085000
Structure:body48 · 10.8%RecalledRecall 20V710000 · Recall 24V615000
Vehicle Speed Control34 · 7.7%not available
Visibility/wiper25 · 5.6%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION148 · 33.3%
Unspecified / other88 · 19.8%
STEERING57 · 12.8%
STRUCTURE:BODY48 · 10.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL34 · 7.7%
VISIBILITY/WIPER25 · 5.6%
SERVICE BRAKES23 · 5.2%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING16 · 3.6%
POWER TRAIN14 · 3.2%

Percentages are the share of the 444 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 12 campaigns

Seats:mid/rear Assembly

NHTSA campaign 17V639000 · 2017 · reported 10/12/2017

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake

NHTSA campaign 17V260000 · 2017 · reported 04/19/2017

If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:mid/rear Assembly

NHTSA campaign 16V192000 · 2016 · reported 04/06/2016

If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software

NHTSA campaign 22V037000 · 2022 · reported 01/27/2022

Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 21V035000 · 2021 · reported 01/29/2021

The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 20V062000 · 2020 · reported 02/05/2020

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 20V710000 · 2020 · reported 11/17/2020

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering:automated/adaptive Steering

NHTSA campaign 23V085000 · 2023 · reported 02/15/2023

FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software

NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · 2023 · reported 12/12/2023

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · 2024 · reported 01/30/2024

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices

NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · 2024 · reported 05/28/2024

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 24V615000 · 2024 · reported 08/15/2024

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34641215&ROWNUMBER=14&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BACK RH WHEEL GONE WHOMPY. FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MULTIPLE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED…”NHTSA complaint 11289971 — filed 12/18/2019 · SUSPENSION
“WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD…”NHTSA complaint 11289356 — filed 12/16/2019 · SUSPENSION
“HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE AUCTION YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34470734&ROWNUMBER=3&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT IS LISTED AS HAVING FRAME AND SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 11286969 — filed 12/04/2019 · SUSPENSION

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Tesla Model X?

Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 148 of 444 NHTSA complaints (33.3%), followed by electrical system (92), unspecified/other issues (88), steering (57). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have?

444 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 62 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 36 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Tesla Model X have any recalls?

Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V639000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Tesla Model X's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.