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2023 Tesla Model X Problems & Recalls

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

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
191Complaints
17Recalls
17Crashes
2Fires
10Injured
0Deaths

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 — Steering (24.1% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Steering complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering46 · 24.1%RecalledRecall 23V085000 · Recall 23V743000
Electrical System21 · 11%RecalledRecall 23V679000 · Recall 23V838000 · Recall 24V051000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control13 · 6.8%RecalledRecall 23V489000
Service Brakes10 · 5.2%not available
Structure:body10 · 5.2%not available
Seat Belts8 · 4.2%RecalledRecall 23V488000 · Recall 24V376000

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

Unspecified / other90 · 47.1%
STEERING46 · 24.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL13 · 6.8%
SERVICE BRAKES10 · 5.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY10 · 5.2%
SEAT BELTS8 · 4.2%
AIR BAGS7 · 3.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7 · 3.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING7 · 3.7%

Percentages are the share of the 191 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 — 17 campaigns

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software

NHTSA campaign 22V843000 · 2022 · reported 11/15/2022

A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases 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

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

Back Over Prevention

NHTSA campaign 23V244000 · 2023 · reported 04/05/2023

A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 23V489000 · 2023 · reported 07/14/2023

Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver 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

Seat Belts:front

NHTSA campaign 23V488000 · 2023 · reported 07/14/2023

A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 23V679000 · 2023 · reported 10/11/2023

Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 23V743000 · 2023 · reported 11/03/2023

An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during 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 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

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 23V862000 · 2023 · reported 12/19/2023

An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 24V035000 · 2024 · reported 01/22/2024

A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and 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: 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

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · 2024 · reported 07/24/2024

An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing 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 25V002000 · 2025 · reported 01/07/2025

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Air Bags

NHTSA campaign 25V172000 · 2025 · reported 03/19/2025

An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion

NHTSA campaign 24V967000 · 2024 · reported 12/24/2024

A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 26V283000 · 2026 · reported 05/05/2026

A delayed rearview image reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing 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

“HORN BUTTON PLACEMENT ON STEERING WHEEL IS EXTREMELY SMALL AND NOT ON THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND AND ACTIVATE IN…”NHTSA complaint 11611406 — filed 08/28/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“The horn on this vehicle is a tiny haptic button on the right side of the steering wheel instead of being a large (or multiple)…”NHTSA complaint 11608135 — filed 08/13/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Unable to locate the touch area for the horn in an emergency situation. A couple of times I had a vehicle backing into me, and…”NHTSA complaint 11603890 — filed 07/22/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 2023 Tesla Model X?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 90 of 191 NHTSA complaints (47.1%), followed by steering (46), electrical system (21), forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model X have?

191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 10 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Tesla Model X have any recalls?

Yes — 17 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V843000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 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.