2017 Tesla Model X Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 267 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Tesla Model X overview page.
What owners report
“There was a recall for Tesla Model S and X with MCU1 to have the eMMC card upgrade necessary to keep the unit running or…”NHTSA complaint 11419804 — filed 06/06/2021
“TESLA ADVISED ME THAT THE 8GB (EMMC) IN THE MEDIA CONTROL UNIT IS FAULTY WHICH ON TWO RECENT OCCASSIONS CAUSED ME TO EXPIENCE A PERSISTENT…”NHTSA complaint 11406667 — filed 04/06/2021
“I HAVE HAD REGULAR ISSUES WITH MY CAR'S BLUETOOTH SYSTEMS SINCE DECEMBER, 2020. THE ONLY WAY I'VE BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE IS BY…”NHTSA complaint 11404490 — filed 03/23/2021
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Tesla Model X have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2017 Tesla Model X: 71 of 267 complaints on file (26.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model X have in total?
267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 58 reported injuries, and 52 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
