Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 2 NHTSA variants

2024 Tesla Model XRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 27 owner complaints for the 2024 Tesla Model X. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (9) and electrical system (4). The EPA rates it 90–100 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
90–100mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
8campaigns
Latest Mar 2025
Owner complaints
27
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$750est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

8 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Air bags

Free remedy

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.

Air bagsReported Mar 20, 2025NHTSA 25V172000

Back over prevention: software

Free remedy

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Back over preventionReported Jan 7, 2025NHTSA 25V002000

Air bags: cushion

Free remedy

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Air bagsReported Dec 24, 2024NHTSA 24V967000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

27 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Forward collision avoidance9
  2. Electrical system4
  3. Steering3
  4. Structure3
  5. Suspension3
  6. Service brakes2
  7. Vehicle speed control2
  8. Air bags2
  9. Seat belts2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Model X model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2016417
2017237
2022129
2023195
202427
202516
20268
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Forward collision avoidance

9 reports1 crash
“On XXX at approximately 465 miles, multiple critical safety systems simultaneously failed on my 2024 Tesla Model X (VIN: [XXX]). Dashboard warnings indicated that ABS, stability control, traction control, steering assist, and automatic emergency braking were all simultaneously disabled. The vehicle was taken to Tesla Service immediately. Tesla diagnosed the issue as a faulty wheel speed sensor and performed a replacement (RO# XXX). This simultaneous disabling of five critical safety systems on a vehicle with only 465 miles is a serious safety defect. Additionally, on XXX at approximately 21,180 miles, a passenger airbag warning light illuminated requiring service. This was resolved and addressed by slight moisture on son's shorts triggering the alert but unsure why this would cause such sensitivity. The vehicle has required 12 service visits since delivery in November 2024 for various recurring safety and mechanical issues.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 29, 2026Steering, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11753633

Electrical system

4 reports
“Since a 2026 over-the-air software update, every time I disengage Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised) while driving, on any road and at any speed, the center touchscreen shows a large pop-up titled "Why did you intervene?" with four buttons (Navigation, Parking, Critical, Other) and a voice-message option. It covers about a third of the display, including navigation, media controls and, during parking, the camera view. It does not clear on its own while driving; it stays until the driver taps an option or shifts into Park. Photos attached. Disengagements happen at the most demanding moments: correcting the system, avoiding a hazard, merging or parking. This prompt draws the driver's eyes and hand to the touchscreen at exactly those moments, on every disengagement and several times per drive. I believe this creates a foreseeable visual-manual distraction risk and conflicts with NHTSA's Visual-Manual Driver Distraction Guidelines. There is no setting to disable this prompt; the only way to avoid it is to stop using FSD, which I paid for. The car is collecting training feedback from drivers in real time at the expense of attention to the road. I request that…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 14, 2026Electrical system, Unknown or otherODI 11771102

Steering

3 reports
“Vehicle GPS self driving is malfunctioning. GPS shows the route driving through houses and buildings The assisted self driving is extremely unsafe to use and the same goes for the GPS guided navigation The GPS is untrustworthy giving multiple unsafe routes.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 13, 2026Steering, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11730830
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

3 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
Electric motor
Transmissions
Automatic (A1)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
EV range
335 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Model X
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
10496100$750—
Model X Plaid (20in wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
1029298$800—
Model X Plaid (22in wheels)
Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive
948690$850—
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Tesla Model X as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 19953
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals vary widely by maker
12V battery—3–5 years
  • Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–4 years
  • Battery coolantPer manual
    Per manual
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2024 Model X questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model X have?

8 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2024 Tesla Model X problems?

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (9), electrical system (4), steering (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Tesla Model X get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Tesla Model X at 90–100 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026