Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Tesla Model X
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Tesla Model X has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 243 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V376000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V051000 Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V838000 Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V085000 Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V818000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V037000 Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V846000 Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V035000 Center Display Can Lose Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V639000 Second Row Seat Backs may Move in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V260000 Parking Brake may not Release or Fully Apply NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 68 complaints
- Suspension 57 complaints
- Unknown or Other 48 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 29 complaints
- Service Brakes 16 complaints
Of the 243 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 243 complaints, owners report 58 injuries and 52 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Tesla Model X has numerous recalls and a moderate number of owner complaints, predominantly for electrical and suspension issues, impacting its reliability rating. While complaints are not overwhelmingly high, the variety of issues suggests average reliability. However, specific failure data is thin.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Suspension | Unknown | $800–$2,500 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotations at 10,000 miles
- Battery inspection annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system check annually
- Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years
- High-voltage battery coolant flush
- Alignment check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive touch screen
- Steering issues on rough roads
- Sudden suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Tesla Model X at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.