2023 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 191 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Tesla Model X overview page.
What owners report
“I just had a forth occurence of the "safety restraint system error" message on my Tesla. I say forth, because the three times previous, I…”NHTSA complaint 11600483 — filed 07/09/2024
“Placing the turn signal 'buttons' on the steering wheel makes them impossible to use when the wheel is not centered. While driving parking lots and…”NHTSA complaint 11597813 — filed 06/30/2024
“While driving on interstate, a semi trailer began merging into my lane. I attempted to hit the horn and no response was produced by the…”NHTSA complaint 11588313 — filed 05/12/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Tesla Model X have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Tesla Model X: 21 of 191 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model X have in total?
191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none 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.
