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 | 9 | 3 | — | 75 | Good |
| 2025 | 0 | 10 | — | — | 77 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 15 | — | — | 75 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 149 | 12 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2022 | 11 | 123 | 1 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 2021 | 13 | 44 | 3 | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2020 | 6 | 105 | 2 | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2019 | 5 | 93 | 6 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2018 | 6 | 152 | 6 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2017 | 7 | 215 | 60 | 50 | 28 | 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 13 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 915 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tesla Model X reliable?+
The Tesla Model X scores 61/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 54 recall campaigns and 915 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Model X is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2025 Model X achieved the highest reliability score of 77/100 with 0 recalls and 10 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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