2026 Tesla Model XProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2026 Tesla Model X, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2026 Tesla Model X has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Tesla Model X recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 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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2026 Tesla Model X safety ratings
2026 TESLA MODEL X SUV BEV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2026 Tesla Model X, and the recalls they led to.
- FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility ConditionsOpen
What Model X owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving with FSD the car stopped right in front of dive way it was far away from the garage door moving little bit back and forth. Slight press of the gas paddle caused the car to accelerate going through the garage door with no sign of stopping and ended with my car crashing through our house…
For over the past 18 months, Tesla FSD software deliberately removed the driver’s ability to control following distance, instead replacing it with fuzzy descriptions of “mad max, hurry, standard, chill, and sloth.” As a result the car cannot maintain a safe highway following distance as determined…
In January my parents Tesla in self driving mode drove them straight through a building. The breaks didn't deploy, the airbags didn't deploy and the steering wheel was shaking and unresponsive. Thankfully no one was seriously injured. That said, there was a lot of physical damage to the…
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