Tesla Model X recalls and safety
39 recalls · crash ratings 2026-2026 · 1,550 owner complaints
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recalls
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The Tesla Model X has 39 recalls covering 11.0 million vehicles as reported; model year 2021 is covered by the most (24). Owners filed 155 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; unknown or other is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
39
Most for 2021: 24
Units affected
11.0M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
155
-9.9% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
1 rated versions, model years 2026 to 2026
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.3% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Tesla Model X, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
155 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other361
- Suspension335
- Electrical system300
- Steering264
- Forward collision avoidance193
- Structure142
- Vehicle speed control126
- Complaints
- 1,550
- Crashes reported
- 190
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 140
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Tesla Model X by component
- Electrical system6 · 6.46M units
- Air bags5 · 45K units
- Forward collision avoidance5 · 1.19M units
- Steering5 · 471K units
- Back over prevention4 · 419K units
- Seat belts3 · 958K units
- Seats3 · 7,259 units
- Structure2 · 18K units
Tesla Model X recalls
The 25 newest of 39
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2025 Tesla Model X recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2025 Tesla Model X. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Tesla Model X have?
39 recalls cover the Tesla Model X, for 11.0 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (6 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Tesla Model X?
Unknown or other: named in 361 of the 1,550 safety complaints about the Tesla Model X, then suspension (335). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.