2016 Tesla Model X Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

57Steering complaints

12.8%Of all 444 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How steering ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION148 · 33.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM92 · 20.7%

Unspecified / other88 · 19.8%

STEERING57 · 12.8%

STRUCTURE:BODY48 · 10.8%

Share of the 444 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“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

“LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION FORE LINK CRACKED AND FELL OFF. VEHICLE WAS ONLY BACKING UP OUT OF GARAGE AND STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT…”NHTSA complaint 11255176 — filed 09/12/2019

“THE CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. I DID NOT RUN OVER ANYTHING WHEN IT HAPPENED. WHEN I PULLED BACK FORWARD THE…”NHTSA complaint 11243782 — filed 08/13/2019

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Tesla Model X have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Tesla Model X: 57 of 444 complaints on file (12.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have in total?

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

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.