The 2026 Tesla Model X presents an excellent initial reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged.
Calculated from 10,000+ NHTSA, EPA & owner-complaint data pointsHow we score
Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2024 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | — | Automatic | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2020 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2019 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2018 | suv | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — |
| 2017 | — | Fuel type: Electric | — | — | Electric |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Note | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Note: Number of Seats: 5/6 | Number of Seats: 5/6 | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | Note: Bluetooth Connection Satellite Radio Auxiliary Audio Input | Bluetooth Connection Satellite Radio Auxiliary Audio Input | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Base price: $84,000 | — | $84,000 |
| 2017 | Base price: $82,500 | — | $82,500 |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116.7, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116.7 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116.7, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116.7 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116.7, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116.7 | 20 | 20 | CD + Stereo |
| 2018 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116.7, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116.7 | 20 | 20 | — |
| 2017 | 5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116.7 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116.7 | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | tpms | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotIntervention | laneCenteringAssist | rearAeb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | — | — | — |
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | ev | Battery type | Charger level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — |
| 2022 | Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion, Charger level: Level 3 DC Charger or fast charger (up to 400A, up to 600V DC, up to 240kW) | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | Level 3 DC Charger or fast charger (up to 400A, up to 600V DC, up to 240kW) |
| 2021 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2026 Tesla Model X presents an excellent initial reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged.
The 2025 Tesla Model X presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2024 Tesla Model X presents an average reliability profile, with a significant number of recalls and complaints centered on safety-critical systems like airbags and driver assistance.
The 2023 Tesla Model X is rated below average for reliability.
The 2022 Tesla Model X presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2021 Tesla Model X presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2020 Tesla Model X presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2019 Tesla Model X presents a mixed reliability picture.
The 2018 Tesla Model X presents a below-average reliability profile, with significant concerns around its **steering system** and **suspension**.
The 2017 Tesla Model X is a below-average risk for used car buyers, primarily due to significant concerns with its **suspension** and **steering** systems.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 10 published Model X reports, covering 2017 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Tesla Model X presents an excellent initial reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
There is no single reliability answer for every Tesla Model X. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 tesla model x presents an excellent initial reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged. and the 2026 tesla model x, given its pristine record of zero recalls and complaints, offers strong potential value for a used electric suv. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
10 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published Model X guides, recurring problem areas include Service Brakes, Seat Belt Mechanism, and Windshield. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Service Brakes, Seat Belt Mechanism, and Windshield.