repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags
Risk. An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Tesla Model XProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2025 Tesla Model X, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 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 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Tesla Model X has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering
2Seat belts
2Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
1Exterior lighting
1Structure
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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.
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
2025 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
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2025 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
- Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.No recall
- Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engagedOpen
In owners' words
What Model X owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
While operating a 2025 Tesla Model X on Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised), the vehicle engaged in leader-car following behavior and trailed a slow-moving vehicle onto an active railroad crossing. FSD failed to ensure the exit path was clear, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate from 12 mph…
I am writing to report and formally document a very serious and distressing safety incident involving my Tesla Model X that occurred for a second time, on [XXX]. While driving routinely into the parking garage at my workplace, my vehicle suddenly and violently stopped without warning. There were no…
Own a 2025 Model X?
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