2017 Tesla Model X

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2017 Tesla Model X
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 267 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	0
2016	444
2017	267
2018	188
2019	99
2020	123
2021	39
2022	122
2023	191
2024	23
2025	14
2026	5

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 71 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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Car was hit by a city bus on 12/17/22. Car was towed to repair shop. Damages were repaired. Shortly after repair, the Car started making high pitched loud sound when a/c turned on. Took the car back to repair shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230917

SUSPENSION 22%

22% of complaints: suspension — 59 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD:HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=26559880&ROWNUMBER=38&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR FRONT END COLLISION AND IS LISTED AS BIO-HAZARD WHICH MEANS THAT OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171206

HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=26559880&ROWNUMBER=51&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN IN A FRONT END COLLISION AND HAS BIO-HAZARD STICKERS INDICATING THAT OCCUPANTS HAVE BEEN INJURED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171112

STEERING 18%

18% of complaints: steering — 49 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH

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The steering wheel was dysfunctional; the wheel was locked in the middle of the highway, and the car started to change lanes, causing a massive accident. There was a significant accident between my car and a truck; both cars were totaled.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231104

THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA AUTOPILOT. HERE IS A FRESHLY UPLOADED VIDEO: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=0JLLUPSVGJ4 THE OWNER DRIVES HANDS FREE ON AN UNDIVIDED ROAD WHILST USING BOTH HANDS TO EAT A BURGER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170805

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 8%

8% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH

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NHTSA ODI report, 20170805

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 267

R 20171110 — seats

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables.

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017.

Campaign 17V639000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180306 — parking brake

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles.

Remedy: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Campaign 17V260000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20191001 — DP (closed 20210928)

Battery Management Software Updates

I 20200113 — DP (closed 20210108)

Sudden Unintended Acceleration

I 20200622 — PE (closed 20201122)

Loss of rearview camera

I 20201112 — EA (closed 20240502)

Loss of rearview camera

I 20201122 — PE (closed 20240812)

Fore Link Failure

R 20210329 — back over prevention, exterior lighting, visibility

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device.

Remedy: Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear.

Campaign 21V035000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210813 — PE (closed 20220608)

Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20211025 — forward collision avoidance

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2.

Remedy: Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

Campaign 21V846000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220328 — steering

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Campaign 22V037000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220608 — EA (closed 20240425)

Autopilot System Driver Controls

R 20221231 — steering

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Campaign 22V818000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20230407 — DP (closed 20260318)

Defect Petition Interlock Request

R 20230415 — steering

Tesla, Inc.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.Â Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.Â Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.Â Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

Campaign 23V085000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230629 — DP (open)

Sudden Unintended Acceleration

R 20240210 — electrical system

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

Campaign 23V838000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240221 — electrical system

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles.

Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Campaign 24V051000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240425 — RQ (open)

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

R 20240726 — seat belts

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

Campaign 24V376000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20241017 — PE (closed 20260318)

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

I 20250106 — PE (closed 20260403)

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

I 20250820 — AQ (open)

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

I 20251007 — PE (open)

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

I 20260318 — EA (open)

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Tesla Model X — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (71 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for suspension issues (59 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for steering issues (49 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 17V639000 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V260000 (parking brake) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V035000 (back over prevention, exterior lighting, visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V846000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
Verify recall 22V037000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 22V818000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V085000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V838000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V051000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 24V376000 (seat belts) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ◆ 2023 ◆ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Tesla Model X reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Tesla Model X is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Tesla Model X?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Tesla Model X have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.