2026 Tesla Model X

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2026 Tesla Model X
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:21:29.538Z

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. 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 444 complaints 2017: 267 complaints 2017 2018: 188 complaints 2019: 99 complaints 2019 2020: 123 complaints 2021: 39 complaints 2021 2022: 122 complaints 2023: 191 complaints 2023 2024: 23 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2026: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
20150
2016444
2017267
2018188
201999
2020123
202139
2022122
2023191
202423
202514
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

2 of 5 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance.

CRASH INJURY
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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

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 (2 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).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 2019 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2016 ■ 2017 ◆ 2023

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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: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 40% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.