2016 Tesla Model X
Safety Score
50
Average
Recalls
5
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (5)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-15 | 24V615000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | 9,136 | — | Details |
| 2023-02-15 | 23V085000 |
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING | 362,758 | — | Details |
| 2020-11-17 | 20V710000 |
STRUCTURE:BODY | 9,136 | — | Details |
| 2020-02-05 | 20V062000 |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 14,113 | — | Details |
| 2016-04-06 | 16V192000 |
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2,676 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | STEERING | No | 0 | I don't think Tesla ever did the steering bolt recall per SB-20-32-002 on my vehicle. I had all the bolts fail, with o… |
| 2026-02-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Coolant heater failure resulting in no regenerative braking . |
| 2026-01-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | 2016 Tesla Model X experienced Electronic Parking Brake failure with alerts stating ‘parking brake did not release.’ Te… |
| 2025-12-29 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | While driving a notification popped up, parking brake may not be applied while driving. This notification appears in r… |
| 2025-12-25 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving during a rainstorm, the power steering ass… |
| 2025-11-12 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Description of Problem: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COMPLETE FAILURE My 2016 Tesla Model X instrument cluster has completely fa… |
| 2025-11-10 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | No | 0 | Problem: Driver door fails to open The door actuator and latch will intermittently fail and the door will refuse to op… |
| 2025-10-04 | STEERING | No | 0 | There is a u joint problem that is reported in many model x vehicles especially in the 2016 models. The steering stiffe… |
| 2025-10-02 | STEERING | No | 0 | While driving, the steering suddenly failed — the wheel spun freely with no response from the front wheels. This occurr… |
| 2025-08-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering is stiff and hard to turn this is the second time this has happened. It happened last year around this sa… |
| 2025-05-24 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | No | 0 | Hi, several alerts have popped up, Regenerative braking unavailable, Park Assist unavailable, Automatic Emergency Braki… |
| 2025-05-11 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Sudden and catastrophic shearing of the driver side rear suspension arm (control arm). My understanding is all these ca… |
| 2025-05-06 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | No | 0 | My 2016 Tesla Model X has a persistent and dangerous issue with the electronic parking brake. The brake frequently fail… |
| 2025-05-04 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 2 | Was stopped at a red light behind the car in front of me. I was stopped at a appropriate distance from the car in front… |
| 2025-05-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 2 | Reporting for our Insured: [XXX] . For additional information, please contact Kristen Huff at kristen.huff@countryfinan… |
| 2025-03-27 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I was parking my car at home when all of a sudden there was a violent/sudden drop in the front of my car. I initially t… |
| 2025-03-18 | STEERING | No | 0 | I had cruise set at 60mph on 2 lane highway. Their were rumble strips in center as well as edges of the road. I appro… |
| 2025-03-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | In March of 2025, my steering of the model X became really stiff. As time went on, the problem became worse and no long… |
| 2025-03-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering has become extremely stiff and requires strength to steer. I believe corrosion happens on the bolts or other s… |
| 2025-03-10 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | Rear camera lags to appear when the car is put in Reverse. At times when switching to Drive the rear camera image stays… |
| 2025-03-10 | SEATS | No | 0 | The Rear captain seats (6 seater middle row) are no longer stable. They both have a back and forth motion to them. The … |
| 2025-03-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Hi, My steering wheel turning very hard even though NHTSA issued the the recall last month but your website says your v… |
| 2025-02-21 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | No | 0 | Just got [XXX] yesterday morning. I have ~350 miles on this version now in ~24 hrs. FIRST TIME I've ever completely tur… |
| 2025-02-21 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Wheel tilted in when backing out of driveway turning due to control arm failure |
| 2025-02-09 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My 2016 Tesla Model X (VIN [XXX] ) was manufactured in March 2016 according to the sticker on the driver door. My car i… |
| 2025-02-05 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | No | 0 | When shifting into Reverse the rear camera is delayed to be displayed. This to me is a safety concern. |
| 2025-01-23 | STEERING | No | 0 | Vehicle is hard to turn. |
| 2025-01-22 | STRUCTURE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact’s wife attempted to… |
| 2024-12-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | THERE IS A LEAKING GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE COMING FROM THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS ALL SAFETY COMPONENTS OF THE V… |
| 2024-12-05 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving on city streets at very low speeds, error messages starting popping up on the screen "Vehicle may not res… |
| 2024-11-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15 MPH from a … |
| 2024-11-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering Stuck: It happened several times that the steering wheel completely locked up while driving on the road. Today… |
| 2024-09-04 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The car horn does not work. I was charging my vehicle at a supercharger and the supercharger malfunctioned and caused m… |
| 2024-08-16 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Yes | 0 | While parking, the accelerator pedal increased in speed without being pressed and the car had a sudden unexpected accel… |
| 2024-08-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | subframe bolt was broken off without external impact, caused loud noise when driving, and potential safety concern. I … |
| 2024-07-12 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Rear driver's side c… |
| 2024-06-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V838000 (Electrica… |
| 2024-05-30 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | On May 30, on a 55 mph highway, my Tesla Model X was traveling at highway speed in thick traffic. The vehicle was using… |
| 2024-05-06 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Squeaking noise on the passenger rear side was noticeable when I am hitting the breaks then a thump sound as if I lande… |
| 2024-04-28 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | While driving, the roof top trip came off. There was a recall for this problem in 2020 but mine was not part of the re… |
| 2024-04-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Was heading home from SoCal. Started charging the car at Kettleman... Opened the falcon doors to let the kids out and C… |
| 2024-04-07 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The drivers airbag in my 2016 Tesla Model X deployed without incident while in a drive thru so maybe 2 mph. I didn’t hi… |
| 2024-03-14 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Front suspension creaking and groaning with zero reason. Upperand lower links bad Rear tires blew out because of sever… |
| 2024-02-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal squeak… |
| 2024-02-28 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering system has malfunctioned and is currently available for inspection, as of February 28, 2024. Upon leaving my … |
| 2024-02-25 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I am writing to express my extreme disappointment and concern regarding a serious safety incident involving our Tesla M… |
| 2024-02-19 | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | No | 0 | I've reached out to Tesla Service Department on multiple occasions regarding the Auto Pilot Software update and they ha… |
| 2024-02-18 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | While I was driving , the center glass panel between the two falcon door flew off . There is a recall that was issued f… |
| 2024-02-05 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | No | 0 | The car door propped open as I was driving the vehicle. There have been multiple repeated concerns that I have had with… |
| 2024-01-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car front passenger side door open while driving and does not close and the car sting in Babson College campus as m… |