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Tesla Model X

2016–2020 only

1,704 classified complaints 18 recalls

2016–2020 Tesla Model X models have 1,704 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 18 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 30,651 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model X report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2016–2020

2021–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 481 complaints

Median onset: 30,651 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 268 complaints

Median onset: 15,500 miles. 4.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 244 complaints

Median onset: 14,550 miles. 3.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 139 complaints

Median onset: 13,500 miles. 7.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 98 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 65 complaints

Median onset: 2,000 miles. 24.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 50 complaints

Median onset: 11,650 miles. 6.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 49 complaints

Median onset: 38,441 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Tesla Model X report for every year and full specs/safety data.