Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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 | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| 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
2026
NewestThe 2026 Tesla Model X presents an excellent initial reliability record with no recalls or complaints logged.
2025
The 2025 Tesla Model X presents a mixed reliability picture.
2024
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.
2023
The 2023 Tesla Model X is rated below average for reliability.
2022
The 2022 Tesla Model X presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2021
The 2021 Tesla Model X presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Tesla Model X presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2019
The 2019 Tesla Model X presents a mixed reliability picture.
2018
The 2018 Tesla Model X presents a below-average reliability profile, with significant concerns around its **steering system** and **suspension**.
2017
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.
What are the best years for the Tesla Model X?
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.
Is the Tesla Model X reliable?
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.
What are common problems with the Tesla Model X?
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.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 10
- Years tracked
- 10
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints