repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags
Risk. An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2024 Tesla Model XProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2024 Tesla Model X, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-172 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 14, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Tesla Model X has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Structure
3Suspension
3Steering
2Air bags
2Seat belts
2Vehicle speed control
2Service brakes
76 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2024 Tesla Model X recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Driver side: cushion
Risk. A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Flickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. An unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Front: warning light/devices
Risk. A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Tesla.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Model X year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Model X median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
6 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2024 Tesla Model X, and the recalls they led to.
- Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting RequirementsOpen
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsNo recall
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.No recall
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
- Recall 23V838 Remedy EffectivenessOpen
In owners' words
What Model X owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
once full self-driving is disengaged a pop-up menu shows up at the main part of the screen requesting a feedback why full self-driving was disengaged you cannot dismiss the questionnaire easily without being distracted during the driving extremely dangerous The only way to dismiss the compulsory…
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.
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