Is the Tesla Model X Reliable?
2016–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Tesla Model X Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 74 | Good |
| 2024 | 8 | 11 | — | — | 68 | Good |
| 2023 | 13 | 141 | 12 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2022 | 17 | 118 | 1 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2021 | 19 | 44 | 3 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2020 | 9 | 102 | 2 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2019 | 7 | 86 | 5 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2018 | 8 | 147 | 6 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2017 | 9 | 214 | 60 | 50 | 0 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Model X Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Model X scores 16 points below the average hybrid. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Tesla Model X Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 871 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tesla Model X reliable?+
The Tesla Model X scores 58/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 93 recall campaigns and 871 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Model X is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Model X achieved the highest reliability score of 83/100 with 0 recalls and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a Model X last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Tesla Model X owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Model X will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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