2025 TESLA MODEL X

3 recalls, 23 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

23 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
SUSPENSION4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
POWER TRAIN2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SEAT BELTS1
STEERING1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Aug 30, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
The Full-Self Drive of my Tesla failed to follow the programmed navigation directions I set to take me home in one direction, but instead the vehicle took a completely different path on its own. When the vehicle was programmed to turn right towards my home, the car quickly jerked back into traffic a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 30, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
The Full-Self Drive of my Tesla failed to follow the programmed navigation directions I set to take me home in one direction, but instead the vehicle took a completely different path on its own. When the vehicle was programmed to turn right towards my home, the car quickly jerked back into traffic a... Read more
STEERING Aug 30, 2026
Incident date: Aug 21, 2026
The Full-Self Drive of my Tesla failed to follow the programmed navigation directions I set to take me home in one direction, but instead the vehicle took a completely different path on its own. When the vehicle was programmed to turn right towards my home, the car quickly jerked back into traffic a... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
My 2020 Ford EcoSport (1.0L EcoBoost) is covered by Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905 (engine oil pump drive belt). The defect causes sudden loss of motive power at highway speed (65+ mph), usually after 40+ minutes of driving, with the powertrain warning light and code P0299 (turbo underboost). Losing po... Read more
ENGINE Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
My 2020 Ford EcoSport (1.0L EcoBoost) is covered by Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905 (engine oil pump drive belt). The defect causes sudden loss of motive power at highway speed (65+ mph), usually after 40+ minutes of driving, with the powertrain warning light and code P0299 (turbo underboost). Losing po... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 2, 2026
My 2020 Ford EcoSport (1.0L EcoBoost) is covered by Recall 23S64 / NHTSA 23V905 (engine oil pump drive belt). The defect causes sudden loss of motive power at highway speed (65+ mph), usually after 40+ minutes of driving, with the powertrain warning light and code P0299 (turbo underboost). Losing po... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 13, 2026
Incident date: Sep 20, 2025
Car stopped taking a charge. ICCU and fuse seem to have died. This widespread problem needs to be addressed by the manufacturer. It's dangerous and careless to not have fixed the issue years later.
ENGINE 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
POWER TRAIN Nov 7, 2025
Incident date: Oct 29, 2025
Transmission problems. Transmission makes whining noises and jerks. The car only has 56k miles on it. After doing research, a lot of people are having this issue and Toyota is not doing any types of recalls on this. I paid for a "reliable" car, but this car is far from it, not safe to drive. Dealer... 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
ENGINE Nov 2, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2025
I recently purchased this used vehicle in June(2025) and after a couple of months of owning the vehicle, I started noticing the car oil level when I checked, started being lower than normal pretty frequently. And it has gotten to the point where I would have to top the oil off every week only after ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 23, 2025
Incident date: Mar 4, 2025
The horn becomes MUTED during rain. Major safety defect. Tesla service center checked and replied 'it works normal when water driesd out'. This is a major safety problem. Technician is telling me that's how it is, does that mean raining days I have to drive without a functional horn? Sunny days ... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Jul 26, 2025
Rear shocks leaking and fail inspection. This was confirmed by both the dealer and independent service center. There were no warnings. This is the second time the same shocks have needed to be replaced. The first time they lasted 3 years, the second time two years. This is an endemic problem with th... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
1. After vehicle is given gas it won’t crank. 2. Tire sensors won’t turn off. Even with brand new tires and mounts. 3. Random electrical malfunctions. (Flickering dash lights, delayed engine start after turning the key, light bouncing back and forth between gears, etc.)
SEAT BELTS Aug 18, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
On August 6, 2025, I discovered that both the driver and passenger front seat belts in my 2024 Kia Sorento were installed backwards from the factory, with the buckle facing inward instead of outward. This defect has been present since the vehicle was purchased brand new, but it was only discovered ... Read more
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 2, 2025
Incident date: Jul 31, 2025
The USB port of connection for apple CarPlay, yes it is available for inspection. Distraction is caused from disconnection of directions while driving. Meaning directions will disconnect when in use putting others at risk No No Yes, “ to use Apple CarPlay, check the settings on your vehicle... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 16, 2025
Incident date: Jul 10, 2025
Rear subframe crossmember rotting, needs replacement. It seems to be a common problem with this vehicle and the assumption by most professional is that it a faulty part supplied by a third party to Mercedes. The rest of the cars undercarriage is pristine, making me wonder why just this one part woul... Read more
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
2,416 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
285 Reported Crashes
30 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 12 View
2025 (current) 3 23
2024 8 47 View
2023 17 268 View
2022 22 208 View
2021 24 61 View
2020 10 217 View
2019 8 171 View
2018 9 305 View
2017 10 419 View
2016 12 685 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