Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Tesla Model X
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Tesla Model X has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
Of the 16 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $1,500–$5,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Tesla Model X shows some reliability concerns with 16 owner complaints and 3 recalls, mainly involving air bags and software issues. However, the complaint volume is relatively low, suggesting limited widespread issues. While the recalls address significant safety components, the broader picture lacks substantial negative evidence.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | 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.
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations
- Battery condition checks
- Software updates
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Forward collision alerts
- Unexpected system reboots
- Air bag warning indicators
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Tesla Model X at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.