Tesla

Model X

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2016 to 2026

Includes Model X, Model X AWD - 100D, Model X AWD - 60D and 4 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 7, below this model's typical 45; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 10.

Worst year: 2016. complaints: 449, about 2x this model's typical 223; recalls: 12, above this model's typical 10.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Tesla Model X
Year	Trims	MPG	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2016	5Electric	92	$850	12	449	18 (6 open)	123	SUSPENSION 22%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 449, about 2x this model's typical 223 recalls: 12, above this model's typical 10 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 36 complaints reporting a fire: 4 open NHTSA investigations: 6 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	6Electric	90.5	$850	10	268	17 (6 open)	99	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, SUSPENSION 15%, STEERING 12%
complaints: 268, in line with this model's typical 268 recalls: 10, in line with this model's typical 10 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 52 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 58 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 6 Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Electric	102	$750	22	128	12 (5 open)	61	STEERING 22%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%
complaints: 128, about 2.8x this model's typical 45 recalls: 22, about 2.2x this model's typical 10 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 5 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Electric	102	$750	17	194	10 (5 open)	56	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34%, STEERING 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 194, about 4.3x this model's typical 45 recalls: 17, about 1.7x this model's typical 10 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 12 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 5 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	1Electric	100	$750	8	26	6 (4 open)	39	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%
complaints: 26, below this model's typical 45 recalls: 8, below this model's typical 10 open NHTSA investigations: 4 Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Electric	98	$750	3	15	4 (3 open)	3	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%
complaints: 15, below this model's typical 45 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 10 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 3 Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Electric	105	$700	0	7	0	no data	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 31%, AIR BAGS 8%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 7, below this model's typical 45 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 10 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 92 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2016: 92 to 2026: 105

Owner complaints2016: 449 to 2026: 7

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Tesla Model X to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.