2025 TESLA MODEL X

3 recalls, 20 complaints

25V172000 Mar 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Defect Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Consequence
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
91 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
25V002000 Jan 6, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March ... Read more
239,382 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
24V967000 Dec 23, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION
Defect Description
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Winds... Read more
Consequence
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
487 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

20 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
ENGINE3
SUSPENSION2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
STRUCTURE1
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
While operating a 2025 Tesla Model X on Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised), the vehicle engaged in leader-car following behavior and trailed a slow-moving vehicle onto an active railroad crossing. FSD failed to ensure the exit path was clear, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate from 12 mph to... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
While operating a 2025 Tesla Model X on Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised), the vehicle engaged in leader-car following behavior and trailed a slow-moving vehicle onto an active railroad crossing. FSD failed to ensure the exit path was clear, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate from 12 mph to... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
While operating a 2025 Tesla Model X on Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised), the vehicle engaged in leader-car following behavior and trailed a slow-moving vehicle onto an active railroad crossing. FSD failed to ensure the exit path was clear, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate from 12 mph to... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Sep 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The con... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
The AC charging for this car stopped working around [XXX]. After 3 trips to the dealership for repair I brought it back a 4th time and because the dealership was unable to repair it they gave me a loaner to use while they tried to figure out the problem. During this time they removed the entire bat... Read more
ENGINE Nov 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
Had a coolant leak at 67,000 miles, and the only indication I had was the heat in my car stopped working. I assumed it was a thermostat issue, dismissed it, and continued driving for months like that since it was the summer. Where I live, it's pretty mild in the summer so I wasn't driving with AC or... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD VIN: [XXX] Current mileage: 71,967 SAFETY DEFECT: Power Conversion System (PCS) internal hardware failure causes sudden, complete loss of Supercharging capability and extreme vampire drain. Tesla technician’s own words – invoice #[XXX] dated 11/04/2025:... Read more
ENGINE Nov 2, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
They KNOW the headgasket will eventually bust and they don’t tell you, it needs to be recalled because now I don’t have a vehicle when it was built to blow. The headgasket doesn’t have enough space or something and it causes coolant leaks, they have a whole procedure on replacing it because th... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Mar 4, 2025
Catalizador caUsando bajas emisiones, consecuencia encendido de codigos de luz de advertencia de tablero como luz indicadora de falla (Check Engine). LUZ DE ADVERTENCIA ABS. LUZ INDICADORA DE DERRAPE VSC-TRAC Y LUZ DE ADVERTENCIA DE PRESION DE NEUMATICOS. AL VIAJAR POR CARRETERA SIMPLEMENTE SE APAG... Read more
STRUCTURE Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the B-pillar trim on both sides of the front door started to detach. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
Got in the car to come home put the key in ignition turned it and battery was dead went to turn off and something popped and cloud of smoke started rolling out from underneath the hood once hood was up the smoke got stronger from behind the motor the battery we had to get the battery unplugged and ... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
Both of my rear passenger door lock actuators stop working. The doors will not unlock from the inside when a passenger tries to unlock the door to exit the car. My break lights stay on . The ABS light turned on then it stopped turning on. The light bulbs inside the car in the second row stopped t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
Both of my rear passenger door lock actuators stop working. The doors will not unlock from the inside when a passenger tries to unlock the door to exit the car. My break lights stay on . The ABS light turned on then it stopped turning on. The light bulbs inside the car in the second row stopped t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
I am experiencing ongoing and serious issues with the infotainment system in my Dodge Durango. The screen frequently goes blank and enters a restart loop that continues over and over while the vehicle is in use. During these episodes, critical features such as navigation and the backup camera are un... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Aug 2, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
Since purchasing my car in 1-2022, brand new, my car will unpredictably brake. Recently while driving with no cars in front of me, my car again braked and I was almost rear ended. I did experience minor whiplash as it was a sudden stop. This has happened on surface streets as well as when going down... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 16, 2025
Incident date: Jul 10, 2025
Everytime I am driving around my MMI system keeps rebooting. It disconnects my navigation and back up camera and it takes 10-30 seconds to restart. It does this about once every 2 minutes.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 4, 2025
Incident date: Jun 4, 2025
Battery overheated and melted plastic cover
SUSPENSION Jun 4, 2025
Incident date: Jun 4, 2025
This issue occurs daily and has progressively worsened. Even with Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) turned off, there is noticeable resistance in the steering wheel. It happens at all speeds, but it's especially noticeable—and potentially dangerous—at higher speeds. The r... Read more
ENGINE May 11, 2025
Incident date: May 10, 2025
Exhaust manifold is ticking after only hitting 47k miles. Of course the warranty has been out for a month now. The dealership won’t cover it quoting me $3,200 to replace both of them.
SUSPENSION Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Jan 27, 2025
Multiple mechanics working at and including but not limited to: Firestone, discount tires, Midas, Walmart, independent mechanics have informed me the rear wheels can not be realigned with the front wheels due to how it was designed. This has caused my rear wheels to become more and more out of alig... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 TESLA MODEL X

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
Automatic (A1) (All-Wheel Drive) 103.0 94.0 98.0 Electricity $750

CO2 Emissions: 0.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

TESLA MODEL X - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TESLA MODEL X across all model years (2015, 2025).

125 Total Recalls
2,375 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
283 Reported Crashes
31 Reported Fires
56 Reported Deaths

TESLA MODEL X - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 10 View
2025 (current) 3 20
2024 8 41 View
2023 17 267 View
2022 22 200 View
2021 24 59 View
2020 10 210 View
2019 8 170 View
2018 9 299 View
2017 10 418 View
2016 12 681 View
2015 2 0 View

Other TESLA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MODEL S 283 5,158 View
MODEL 3 232 7,192 View
MODEL Y 186 6,639 View
CYBERTRUCK 31 187 View
SEMI 2 6 View
ROADSTER2 1 2 View
ROADSTER 1 3 View
NEMA 10-30 ADAPTER 0 2 View