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NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Tesla Model X[1]. Three recalls apply, and each one has a repair described[2][3][4].

16owner complaints[1]
3recalls[5]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Two mention a crash, one mentions an injury, and none mention a fire or a death[1]. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name more than one part of the car.

Component group Complaints
Unknown or other[6] 6
Forward collision avoidance[7] 4
Electrical system[8] 3
Brakes[9] 2
Steering[10] 2
Seat belts[11] 2
Visibility/wiper[12] 1
Air bags[13] 1

The counts are small, so none of these groups is a proven pattern. In the sample of complaint texts we read, owners describe a few things:

These are owner accounts. NHTSA has not confirmed them.

Recalls

Three recalls are on file, newest first. Each lists a remedy that owners can use.

Owners can contact Tesla customer service about these recalls[2][3][4].

Fuel economy

The 2025 Model X is electric, so EPA rates it in MPGe. EPA lists three versions.

Version Combined City Highway Range
Model X[14] 98 MPGe 103 94 329 miles
Model X Plaid (20in wheels)[15] 94 MPGe 98 89 314 miles
Model X Plaid (22in wheels)[16] 88 MPGe 92 84 294 miles

The Plaid with the larger wheels has the lowest range and the lowest rating of the three[16].

Engine and size

The EPA test car list shows the 2025 Model X with an electric motor rated at 658 hp[17]. All three EPA versions are all-wheel drive[15][16][14].

These dimensions are Canadian-market specifications, so a US car can differ slightly[18].

Measure Value
Length[18] 198 in
Width[18] 79 in
Height[18] 66 in
Wheelbase[18] 117 in
Curb weight[18] 5,269 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

2016: 450 complaints, 12 recalls20162017: 268 complaints, 10 recalls20172018: 193 complaints, 9 recalls20182019: 102 complaints, 8 recalls20192020: 128 complaints, 10 recalls20202021: 41 complaints, 24 recalls20212022: 128 complaints, 22 recalls20222023: 194 complaints, 17 recalls20232024: 27 complaints, 8 recalls20242025: 16 complaints, 3 recalls1620252026: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Model X model year. The 2025 is highlighted[5].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
201645012
201726810
20181939
20191028
202012810
20214124
202212822
202319417
2024278
2025163
202670

NHTSA counts 16 complaints and 3 recalls for the 2025 Model X[5]. Only the 2026 model year is lower on both counts, with 7 complaints and no recalls[5]. The 2024 model year has 27 complaints and 8 recalls[5]. The 2023 model year has 194 complaints and 17 recalls[5].

Older years sit much higher. The 2016 model year has the most complaints at 450, and 2021 has the most recalls at 24[5]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide.

Should you buy a used 2025 Model X?

The 2025 Model X has a short complaint list and few recalls compared with most other Model X years[5]. The three recalls each have a repair described, so ask for proof they were done[2][3][4]. Some complaint texts describe driver-assistance behavior that owners found unsettling, so test those features yourself and read how they work before you rely on them[7][8]. Complaints are unverified and the counts are small, so they do not predict how any one car will behave[1]. Our data does not cover towing, tires or battery warranty, so check those separately.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Tesla Model X?
NHTSA has 16 complaints, and the largest group is unknown or other with 6[1][6]. Forward collision avoidance has 4 and electrical system has 3[7][8]. The counts are small and unverified.
Has the 2025 Tesla Model X been recalled?
Yes. Three recalls are on file, for an air bag horn pad (25V172), the rearview camera (25V002) and the driver air bag (24V967)[2][3][4].
How far can a 2025 Tesla Model X go on a charge?
EPA lists 329 miles for the Model X, 314 miles for the Plaid with 20in wheels and 294 miles for the Plaid with 22in wheels[14][15][16].
How much horsepower does the 2025 Model X have?
The EPA test car list shows 658 hp[17].
Is the 2025 Model X better than other Model X years?
On NHTSA counts, 2025 has fewer complaints and recalls than every listed year except 2026[5]. Counts are not adjusted for sales.

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 16 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Tesla Model X (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 25V172, filed March 19, 2025: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 25V002, filed January 6, 2025: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
  4. Recall 24V967, filed December 23, 2024: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Cushion. NHTSA recall database
  5. Owner complaints and recalls for every Tesla Model X model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  6. 6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 4 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 2 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 1 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 1 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. EPA rating for Model X, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 98 MPGe combined, 329 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Model X Plaid (20in wheels), electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 94 MPGe combined, 314 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Model X Plaid (22in wheels), electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 88 MPGe combined, 294 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Tesla Model X with electric motor: rated 658 hp. www.epa.gov
  18. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MODEL X 4DR SUV AWD: length 198 in, width 79 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 5,269 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.