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Year · Make · Model

2024 Tesla Model X

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

8
Open recalls
22
NHTSA complaints
6
Defect investigations
51
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

22 filed
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Unknown OR Other
    6
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Automatic Emergency Braking
    5
  • Forward Collision AVOIDANCE: Adaptive Cruise Control
    5
  • Suspension
    3
  • Exterior Lighting
    2
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
    2
  • Electrical System
    2
  • Seat Belts
    2

Recalls

12 campaigns
25V172000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN2025-03-19

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.

RiskAn inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

25V172000·AIR BAGS2025-03-19

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.

RiskAn inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

25V002000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2025-01-06

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."

RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

25V002000·BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE2025-01-06

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."

RiskA rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

24V967000·AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHION2024-12-23

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."

RiskA torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

FixTesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.

24V904000·EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2024-12-02

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

RiskFlickering headlights or parking lights may not suffciently illuminate the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.

24V554000·LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH2024-07-24

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

RiskAn unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

24V554000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2024-07-24

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

RiskAn unlatched hood can fully open, obstructing the driver's view and increasing the risk of a crash.

FixTesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

+ 4 more recalls. Pagination is on the roadmap.

NHTSA investigations

6 actions
EA26002·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2026-03-18

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

PE25012·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2025-10-07

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

AQ25002·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2025-08-20

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

PE24033·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING2025-01-06 → 2026-04-03

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

PE24031·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS2024-10-17 → 2026-03-18

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

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