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#BS-2023-TESMOD-48DF2023 Tesla Model XProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 274 owners and 17 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 274 complaints, 37 crashes, 2 fires, and 17 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.9x the class average.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
46 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (14 reports) • Median: 2K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (46 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Tesla Model X: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2023 Tesla Model X, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,942 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Tesla Model X, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2023 Tesla Model X, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2023 Tesla Model X, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Tesla Model X. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (17 recalls)
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model X vehicles equipped with a full self-driving computer 4.0 and running software release version 2023.2.200. Weak camera signal strength may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.
+ 12 more recalls in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2023 Tesla Model X NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (10)
5 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
Defect Petition Interlock Request
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sudden Unintended Acceleration
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Autopilot System Driver Controls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
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The worst model year for the Tesla Model X is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2023 Tesla Model X vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
274
Class avg
70
3.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 274 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 17 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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