MYRModel Year Report

2026 Tesla Model X

○ Not enough data
2026 Tesla Model X
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:35:59.155Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Tesla Model X Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2026 highlighted. 2016: 446 complaints 2016 2017: 268 complaints 2018: 192 complaints 2018 2019: 100 complaints 2020: 127 complaints 2020 2021: 40 complaints 2022: 126 complaints 2022 2023: 192 complaints 2024: 26 complaints 2024 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2026: 5 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
20150
2016446
2017268
2018192
2019100
2020127
202140
2022126
2023192
202426
202515
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

4 of 5 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

In January my parents Tesla in self driving mode drove them straight through a building. The breaks didn't deploy, the airbags didn't deploy and the steering wheel was shaking and unresponsive. Thankfully no one was seriously injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260623

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Tesla has auto-park in the supervised FSD. My wife was using it to park the car in a public garage and it hit a post. The car was damaged. It was too quick for my wife to intervene.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260306

WHEELS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.

SUSPENSION

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes.

SEATS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20260318 — EA (open)

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2026 Tesla Model X — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2017 ◆ 2018

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 2026 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 2026 Tesla Model X?

The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Model X have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.