2016 Tesla Model X Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

48Structure:body complaints

10.8%Of all 444 complaints

#5Most-reported category

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

How structure:body 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

“I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER…”NHTSA complaint 11300619 — filed 01/21/2020

“THERE ARE ABOUT 4-5 BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE BOTTOM PLASTIC COVER IN BETWEEN THE REAR WHEELS, SEE PHOTOS, THE COVER WILL COME LOOSE AND FALL…”NHTSA complaint 11268029 — filed 10/11/2019

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE PASSING LANE. SUDDENLY I FELT SOMETHING SMASHING OVER AND OVER ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR. I…”NHTSA complaint 11222745 — filed 06/26/2019

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Tesla Model X have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Tesla Model X: 48 of 444 complaints on file (10.8%). 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 structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY 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.