2025 Tesla Model X
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 16 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 452 |
| 2017 | 268 |
| 2018 | 193 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2020 | 128 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 129 |
| 2023 | 193 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
5 of 16 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking.
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My Tesla Model X was in Autopilot mode (v13.2.9) at the time of the incident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-02
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-30
Also filed under Electrical system and steering
Electrical system
3 of 16 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owned a 2025 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH with Self-driving Assist activated, while the vehicle in front deaccelerated, the vehicle had aggressively deaccelerated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-25
Steering
2 of 16 total reports mention: steering.
Service brakes
2 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
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My 2025 Model X has a feature commonly called "one pedal drive", where lifting pressure off the gas pedal causes regenerative braking force.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-28
Seat belts
2 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2025-01-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2026-04-03 Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.
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2025-02-21Air bags24V967000 Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment.
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.
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2025-03-07Back over prevention, electrical system25V002000 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.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.
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2025-05-20Air bags, electrical system25V172000 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.
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.
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2025-08-20Audit queryOpen Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
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2025-10-07Preliminary evaluationOpen Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged
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2026-03-18Engineering analysisOpen FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Tesla Model X — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V967000 · Air bags
- Recall 25V002000 · Back over prevention, electrical system
- Recall 25V172000 · Air bags, electrical system
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- Is the 2025 Tesla Model X reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model X?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model X have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.