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.
Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 2 NHTSA variants
2025 Tesla Model XRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for the 2025 Tesla Model X. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (4) and electrical system (3). The EPA rates it 88–98 mpg combined.
Combined MPG
88–98mpg
EPA · 3 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Mar 2025
Owner complaints
16
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$750est.
EPA estimate, best version
Safety recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN
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."
Air bags: cushion
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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."
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
Owner complaints by component
16 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2025 – Oct 2026
- Forward collision avoidance4
- Electrical system3
- Steering2
- Service brakes2
- Seat belts2
- Structure1
- Exterior lighting1
- Air bags1
- Visibility/wiper1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
What owners report most
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Forward collision avoidance
4 reports1 crash
“The Full-Self Drive of my Tesla failed to follow the programmed navigation directions I set to take me home in one direction, but instead the vehicle took a completely different path on its own. When the vehicle was programmed to turn right towards my home, the car quickly jerked back into traffic and I was forced to take control before accidentally hitting another vehicle The vehicle continued to go into another direction and did the same thing several times later. I put my home address in the navigation to go home, but as soon as my Tesla was about to turn right into my subdivision it quickly pulled and jerked me left back into traffic and took me completely into another direction several days again. I let the car complete its misdirection and the car took me around the block into a parking lot and bought me back to my original planned destination to my home”
Electrical system
3 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that after the latest update was pushed out, the speed regulation on the vehicle failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the speed regulation was set to "Standard Mode" and the vehicle accelerated to 70 MPH in a 55 MPH Zone. The contact stated that was not the mode selected. In addition, when the contact set the speed regulator to "Crawl Mode," the vehicle drove 10-15 MPH below the speed limit. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to control the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Steering
2 reports
“Left indicator button is randomly unresponsive, sometime it doesn’t work for up to a minute. This happened to me with my previous model x (bought back by tesla in a lemon case for the same issue), happened to me also in a loaner car they gave me while trying to fix this issue and now again in a recently purchased model x. In both cases Tesla replaced the steering yoke and that didn’t solved the issue This is a serious safety issue that left me frustrated and with no solution from Tesla. Every time i got a different response from tesla like: - its a software issue - its a design flaw - I’m not pressing the button correctly - I’m resting my finger on the button and that makes the button unresponsive - we couldn’t replicate the issue I have a video of the left indicator not working for a whole minute while the right one is working”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
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
- 329 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
EPA fuel economy by version
City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model X Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 103 | 94 | 98 | $750 | — |
| Model X Plaid (20in wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 98 | 89 | 94 | $800 | — |
| Model X Plaid (22in wheels) Auto (A1) · All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 84 | 88 | $850 | — |
- 98mpg comb.
- 94mpg comb.
- 88mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Tesla Model X as of Nov 10, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 20800
Maintenance basics
General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals 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.
2025 Model X questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Tesla Model X have?
3 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 2025 Tesla Model X problems?
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (4), electrical system (3), steering (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2025 Tesla Model X get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Tesla Model X at 88–98 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (3 versions rated).
Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026