Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Tesla Model X
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Tesla Model X has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns and 195 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V283000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V172000 Incorrect Horn Pad May Prevent Horn From Sounding NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V002000 Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V967000 Air Bag May Tear During Deployment/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V554000 Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V376000 Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V051000 Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V035000 Rearview Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V862000 Doors Can Be Unlocked During a Crash/FMVSS 214 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V838000 Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V743000 Incorrect Front Driver Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V679000 Failure to Detect Low Brake Fluid/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V488000 Seat Belt May Detach from Pretensioner Anchor NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V489000 Forward-Facing Camera Misaligned NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V244000 Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V085000 Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V843000 Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Incorrectly/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 91 complaints
- Steering 46 complaints
- Electrical System 21 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 20 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
- Service Brakes 10 complaints
Of the 195 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 195 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Tesla Model X has a significant number of recalls and owner complaints, especially in areas like steering and electrical systems, which indicate reliability concerns. While detailed information on failures is limited, the data suggests potential issues. The high volume of recalls, particularly involving safety systems, further affects the overall reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| forward collision system | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
| seat belts | Unknown | $200–$800 | rare |
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.
- Annual tire rotation
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Replace cabin air filter every 2 years
- HVAC service check every 2 years
- Drive unit fluid check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering vibration
- Unusual electrical warnings
- Forward collision alerts
- Seat belt warning
- Camera display issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Tesla Model X at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.