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Tesla Model X 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Tesla Model X: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

452Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
86Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
124Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension151 complaints

151 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System93 complaints

93 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V838000, 24V051000.

Unknown Or Other90 complaints

90 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems65 complaints

65 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering58 complaints

58 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V062000, 22V037000, 23V085000.

Vehicle Structure57 complaints

57 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V710000, 24V615000.

Vehicle Speed Control35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V035000.

Brakes24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V260000.

Power Train15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V192000, 17V639000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V376000.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V192000Reported April 6, 2016 - 2,676 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,676 vehicles across all affected models.

17V260000Reported April 19, 2017 - 31,709 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 31,709 vehicles across all affected models.

17V639000Reported October 12, 2017 - 4,582 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 4,582 vehicles across all affected models.

20V062000Reported February 5, 2020 - 14,113 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 14,113 vehicles across all affected models.

20V710000Reported November 17, 2020 - 9,136 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 9,136 vehicles across all affected models.

21V035000Reported January 29, 2021 - 134,951 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 134,951 vehicles across all affected models.

22V037000Reported January 27, 2022 - 53,822 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 53,822 vehicles across all affected models.

23V085000Reported February 15, 2023 - 362,758 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 362,758 vehicles across all affected models.

23V838000Reported December 12, 2023 - 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,031,220 vehicles across all affected models.

24V051000Reported January 30, 2024 - 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 2,193,869 vehicles across all affected models.

24V376000Reported May 28, 2024 - 125,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 125,233 vehicles across all affected models.

24V615000Reported August 15, 2024 - 9,136 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 9,136 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ25002Opened August 20, 2025 - Open

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP19005Opened October 1, 2019 - Closed September 28, 2021

Battery Management Software Updates. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP19005Opened October 1, 2019 - Closed September 28, 2021

Battery Management Software Updates. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP19005Opened October 1, 2019 - Closed September 28, 2021

Battery Management Software Updates. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP19005Opened October 1, 2019 - Closed September 28, 2021

Battery Management Software Updates. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP20001Opened January 13, 2020 - Closed January 8, 2021

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

DP23001Opened April 7, 2023 - Closed March 18, 2026

Defect Petition Interlock Request. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP23002Opened June 29, 2023 - Open

Sudden Unintended Acceleration. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA20003Opened November 12, 2020 - Closed May 2, 2024

Loss of rearview camera. Resulted in recall campaign 21V035.

EA20003Opened November 12, 2020 - Closed May 2, 2024

Loss of rearview camera. Resulted in recall campaign 21V035.

EA20003Opened November 12, 2020 - Closed May 2, 2024

Loss of rearview camera. Resulted in recall campaign 21V035.

EA20003Opened November 12, 2020 - Closed May 2, 2024

Loss of rearview camera. Resulted in recall campaign 21V035.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA22002Opened June 8, 2022 - Closed April 25, 2024

Autopilot System Driver Controls. Resulted in recall campaign 23V085.

EA26002Opened March 18, 2026 - Open

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16007Opened June 28, 2016 - Closed January 19, 2017

Automatic vehicle control systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16007Opened June 28, 2016 - Closed January 19, 2017

Automatic vehicle control systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16007Opened June 28, 2016 - Closed January 19, 2017

Automatic vehicle control systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16007Opened June 28, 2016 - Closed January 19, 2017

Automatic vehicle control systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE16007Opened June 28, 2016 - Closed January 19, 2017

Automatic vehicle control systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE20010Opened June 22, 2020 - Closed November 22, 2020

Loss of rearview camera. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE20010Opened June 22, 2020 - Closed November 22, 2020

Loss of rearview camera. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE20020Opened November 22, 2020 - Closed August 12, 2024

Fore Link Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE20020Opened November 22, 2020 - Closed August 12, 2024

Fore Link Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE21020Opened August 13, 2021 - Closed June 8, 2022

Autopilot & First Responder Scenes. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24031Opened October 17, 2024 - Closed March 18, 2026

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24033Opened January 6, 2025 - Closed April 3, 2026

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE25012Opened October 7, 2025 - Open

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ24009Opened April 25, 2024 - Open

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201641
201759
201812
201920
202095
202171
202248
202339
202427
202525
202615
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.