Tesla Model X

2021 only

58 classified complaints 24 recalls

2021 Tesla Model X have 58 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 24 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 40 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2021 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 40 miles. 15.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 6 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 6 complaints

Median onset: 8,000 miles.

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

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported. 60.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 3 complaints

Median onset: 100 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Driveshaft, u-joints and carrier bearing · Drivetrain 3 complaints

Median onset: 2,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $370–$690 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 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 2021 model year. See the full Tesla Model X report for every year and full specs/safety data.