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Model X AWD - P90D

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Tesla Model X: best and worst years
2016 Tesla Model X AWD - P90D

Closest available photo (2018 model year); you're viewing the 2016.

2018 photoCalreyn88CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SUSPENSION22%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • STEERING9%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 676 total.

Tesla Model X: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA26002Openopened Mar 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  • PE25012Openopened Oct 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

  • AQ25002Openopened Aug 20, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

  • PE24033opened Jan 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING

    Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

  • PE24031opened Oct 17, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS

    FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

  • RQ24009Openopened Apr 25, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

    Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

  • DP23002Openopened Jun 29, 2023VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Sudden Unintended Acceleration

  • DP23001opened Apr 7, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Defect Petition Interlock Request

  • and 10 more

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

123 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jun 3, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSB-25-16-003

    On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the vehicle’s performance.

  • Dec 5, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYSB-21-12-005

    For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.

  • Oct 31, 2024STRUCTURE:BODYSB-24-12-008

    On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have been applied to the roof without the use of primer, which could cause the applique(s) to separate from the roof. This bulletin employs an improved inspection process which replaces the one for SB-20-12-005.

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERfsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.38_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • Sep 30, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf

    Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is displayed on its touchscreen. This file contains all available owner’s manual content for the vehicle converted to PDF format, and given the distribution method and NHTSA’s submission format requirements, it is the best available representat

  • and 115 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
8 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.tesla.com as of 2026-06

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.