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Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X is a mid-size electric SUV with falcon wing rear doors that Tesla built from 2015 to May 2026, with the Model Y L named as its successor. Recall counts peak at 24 on the 2021 and 22 on the 2022, guides warn against 2016 to 2018, and a 2026 Model X started at $91,630.
What the Tesla Model X is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the Model X as a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV built by Tesla from 2015 to 2026, developed from the Model S platform, with distinctive falcon wing doors for rear passenger access, and lists the Tesla Model Y L as its successor. The 2026 Model X is rated 100 to 105 mpg-equivalent by the EPA at $700 to $750 a year in fuel, and Kelley Blue Book base prices are $91,630 and $101,630 for the base car and $106,630 and $116,630 for the Plaid.
Best and worst Model X years
Federal recall counts are high in almost every year: 2 on the 2015 model, 12 on the 2016, 10 on the 2017, 9 on the 2018, 8 on the 2019 and 10 on the 2020. The 2021 has 24 recalls and the 2022 has 22, with air bags and the forward collision system among them, the 2023 has 17, the 2024 has 8 and the 2025 has 3.
Guides converge on the first years. CarsCounsel (opens in a new tab) says buyers should avoid the 2016 through 2018 models due to severe drive unit, door mechanism and electrical failures, and that the falcon wing doors need strict inspections for seal leaks and motor wear on all pre-2021 examples. REREV (opens in a new tab) lists 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023 as years to avoid and says falcon wing door problems are worst on 2016 and 2017 cars. Car Smite (opens in a new tab) lists 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2022, and CarWhere (opens in a new tab) names 2016, 2022 and 2023, driven by steering failures.
Choosing a year
The 2016 appears on all four lists above, for the falcon wing doors and build quality, and 2022 and 2023 appear on two each, with the 2021 and 2022 carrying the most federal recalls. The 2024 and 2025 have 8 and 3 recalls, and production ended in 2026. Check the VIN for open recalls and have the falcon wing doors inspected on any car.
Questions buyers ask
Which Tesla Model X years should I avoid?
CarsCounsel (opens in a new tab) says to avoid 2016 through 2018 for drive unit, door mechanism and electrical failures. REREV (opens in a new tab) adds 2023.
Is the Tesla Model X discontinued?
Wikipedia says the Model X was built from 2015 to 2026 and lists the Model Y L as its successor.
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Every major decision path.
The 2026 Tesla Model X is built around Dual or tri electric motors, rated at 670 / 1,020 horsepower across its electric full-size SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 2 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 Model X seats 5, 6 or 7 and is a Electric full-size SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 Model X.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Tesla Model X
Base Model X is dual-motor AWD at roughly 670 hp with up to 352 miles of EPA range; Plaid adds a third motor for 1,020 hp, cutting 0-60 to 2.5 seconds but reducing range to 335 miles.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Tesla Model X model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 1 | 2026 record → |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 2025 record → | |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | 2020 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Tesla Model X.
The Tesla Model X is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV built by Tesla, Inc. from 2015 to 2026. Developed from the full-sized sedan platform of the Tesla Model S, the vehicle uses distinctive falcon wing doors for rear passenger access. In January 2026, Tesla announced that the Model X would be discontinued alongside the Model S.
- Recalls and problems
- As of April 2025, Tesla has had thirty-eight product safety recalls of the Model X: On April 11, 2016, 2,700 Model X vehicles were recalled due to the third-row seats unlatching during collision testing, folding over to the second row. On April 20, 2017, Tesla recalled 53,000 (~70%) of the 76,000 Model S and Model X vehicles it sold in 2016 due to faulty parking brakes.
- Reception
- Consumer Reports wrote that the all-wheel-drive Model X 90D largely disappoints, as rear doors are prone to pausing and stopping, the second-row seats cannot be folded, and the cargo capacity is too limited. Even its panoramic, helicopter-like windshield was disapproved, as it is not tinted enough to offset the brightness of a sunny day. Consumer Reports added that overall "the ride is too firm and choppy for a $110,000 car".
- Design
- A series production vehicle was unveiled on September 29, 2015. It has a panoramic windshield. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, it is the safest SUV in terms of frontal and side impact crash, being more than twice as safe as the next closest SUV in rollover tests as well.
- Specifications
- The Model X weighs about 8% more than the Model S and shares about 30% of its parts content – down from around 60% expected when development began. The cargo space is 87.8 ft3 (2.5 m3). Over the years, the Model X has been available with four lithium-ion battery packs, rated at either 60, 75, 90, or 100 kW·h.
- Awards
- On November 16, 2015, the Tesla Model X was chosen as AutoGuide.com's 2016 Reader's Choice Green Car of the Year and Luxury Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. The model was noted for its falcon-wing doors, long range, efficiency, and acceleration.
Source: Tesla Model X (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Recent recalls (8 campaigns across the latest model years)
- March 2025, Air Bags. 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. Consequence: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- January 2025, Back Over Prevention:Software. 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… Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- December 2024, Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Cushion. 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… Consequence: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Year by year
The Tesla Model X across 11 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model X | 100–105 | $700–$750 | 2 | ||
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 88–98 | $750–$850 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | 90–100 | $750–$850 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | 91–102 | $750–$850 | 3 | 17 | |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | 91–102 | $750–$850 | 3 | 22 | |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | 86–105 | $700–$900 | 3 | 24 | 5 stars |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | 79–105 | $700–$950 | 5 | 10 | 5 stars |
| 2019 Tesla Model X | 79–96 | $800–$950 | 5 | 8 | 5 stars |
| 2018 Tesla Model X | 85–93 | $800–$900 | 3 | 9 | 5 stars |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | 86–93 | $800–$900 | 6 | 10 | 5 stars |
| 2016 Tesla Model X | 86–93 | $800–$900 | 5 | 12 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Tesla Model X, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 3 to 2 | 93.0 to 102.5 | 312 to 344 | Labels: Model X Plaid | Labels: Model X Plaid (20in wheels), Model X Plaid (22in wheels) |
| 2024 to 2025 | 95.0 to 93.0 | 318 to 312 | |||
| 2023 to 2024 | 96.5 to 95.0 | 330 to 318 | Labels: Model X Plaid (20in wheels), Model X Plaid (22in wheels) | Labels: Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels), Model X Plaid (22 inch wheels) | |
| 2021 to 2022 | 95.5 to 96.5 | 336 to 330 | Labels: Model X, Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels), Model X Plaid (22 inch wheels) | Labels: Model X Long Range Plus, Model X Performance (20in Wheels), Model X Performance (22in Wheels) | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 5 to 3 | 92.0 to 95.5 | 305 to 336 | Labels: Model X Long Range, Model X Standard Range | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 87.5 to 92.0 | 282 to 305 | Labels: Model X Long Range Plus, Model X Performance (20in Wheels), Model X Standard Range | Labels: Model X 100D, Model X 75D, Model X P100D | |
| 2018 to 2019 | 3 to 5 | 89.0 to 87.5 | 267 to 282 | Labels: Model X Long Range, Model X Performance (22in Wheels) | |
| 2017 to 2018 | 6 to 3 | 89.5 to 89.0 | 248 to 267 | Labels: Model X 100D, Model X 75D, Model X P100D | Labels: Model X AWD - 100D, Model X AWD - 60D, Model X AWD - 75D, Model X AWD - 90D, and 2 more |
| 2016 to 2017 | 5 to 6 | 245 to 248 | Labels: Model X AWD - 100D |
Buying used
What the Tesla Model X recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | air bags (frontal); back over prevention (software); air bags | None |
| 2024 | 8 | steering (steering wheel/handle bar); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); seat belts (front); 5 more | 4 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 17 | air bags (air bag/restraint control module); steering (automated/adaptive steering); back over prevention; 12 more | 10 fixable over the air |
| 2022 | 22 | electrical system (adas); electrical system (software); air bags (side/window); 14 more | 15 fixable over the air |
| 2021 | 24 | forward collision avoidance (sensing system); air bags; electrical system (adas); 15 more | 17 fixable over the air |
| 2020 | 10 | forward collision avoidance (sensing system); electrical system (adas); electrical system (software); 5 more | 10 fixable over the air |
| 2019 | 8 | forward collision avoidance (sensing system); electrical system (adas); back over prevention (display function); 4 more | 8 fixable over the air |
| 2018 | 9 | back over prevention (software); forward collision avoidance (sensing system); electrical system (adas); 5 more | 8 fixable over the air |
| 2017 | 10 | parking brake; seats (mid/rear assembly); back over prevention (software); 6 more | 7 fixable over the air |
| 2016 | 12 | seats (mid/rear assembly); parking brake; steering (electric power assist system); 6 more | 5 fixable over the air |
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Tesla Model X trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 670 | – | 5,152 | 5,000 | – | – |
| Plaid | AWD | Triple AC Electric Motors | 1,020 | – | 5,434 | 5,000 | – | $106,630 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Tesla Model X model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | 670–1,020 | 5,152–5,434 | 5,000 | – |
| 2025 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | – | 5,148–5,248 | 5,000 | – |
| 2024 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | – | 5,148–5,248 | 5,000 | – |
| 2023 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | – | – | 5,000 | – |
| 2022 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Triple AC Electric Motors | – | 5,437–5,498 | 5,000 | – |
| 2021 | 2 | Dual AC Electric Motors | – | 5,437–5,498 | 5,000 | – |
| 2020 | 3 | Dual AC Electric Motors | – | 5,421 | 5,000 | – |
| 2019 | 6 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Dual AC Electric Motors, High Performance Rear | 328–463 | 5,307–5,531 | 4,980–5,000 | – |
| 2018 | 3 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Dual AC Electric Motors, High Performance Rear | 328–463 | 5,307–5,531 | 5,000 | – |
| 2017 | 4 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Dual AC Electric Motors, High Performance Rear | 328–463 | 5,271–5,531 | 5,000 | – |
| 2016 | 6 | Dual AC Electric Motors / Dual AC ElectricMotors HP / Dual AC Electric Motors, High Performance Rear | 328–463 | 5,271–5,381 | 5,000 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Tesla Model X: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2025 Tesla Model X : 3 recalls on file (average across published years is 11.4).
- 2015 Tesla Model X : 2 recalls on file (average across published years is 11.4).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2022 Tesla Model X : 22 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and airbags.
- 2021 Tesla Model X : 24 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and airbags.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 3 | not available | airbags, backup camera |
| 2024 | 8 | not available | airbags, electrical system, seat belts, door latches |
| 2023 | 17 | not available | backup camera, airbags, electrical system, steering |
| 2022 | 22 | not available | electrical system, airbags, backup camera, steering |
| 2021 | 24 | not available | electrical system, airbags, steering, forward collision system |
| 2020 | 10 | not available | electrical system, forward collision system, steering, seat belts |
| 2019 | 8 | not available | electrical system, steering, forward collision system, backup camera |
| 2018 | 9 | not available | electrical system, backup camera, steering, forward collision system |
| 2017 | 10 | not available | electrical system, steering, parking brake, seats |
| 2016 | 12 | not available | electrical system, seats, steering, structure |
| 2015 | 2 | not available | steering, seat belts |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Tesla Model X model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Tesla Model X?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2025, 2015 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2022, 2021 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Tesla Model X model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2022 Tesla Model X has 22 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, airbags, backup camera; The 2021 Tesla Model X has 24 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, airbags, steering. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Tesla Model X model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2025 Tesla Model X has 3 recalls on file; The 2015 Tesla Model X has 2 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 11.4. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Tesla Model X by model year?
2025: airbags, backup camera. 2024: airbags, electrical system, seat belts, door latches. 2023: backup camera, airbags, electrical system, steering. 2022: electrical system, airbags, backup camera, steering. 2021: electrical system, airbags, steering, forward collision system. 2020: electrical system, forward collision system, steering, seat belts.
Q05Why do some Tesla Model X model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Tesla Model X model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical.
2022 Tesla Model X owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls and Brakes, tires and steering.
2021 Tesla Model X owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Buying, records and recalls and Brakes, tires and steering.
Trim ladder
1 Tesla Model X trim, each with its own page.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Model X come in?
The 2026 Tesla Model X (electric full-size SUV) comes in 2 trims: Model X, Plaid.
Q02What are the 2026 Model X trims?
The 2026 Tesla Model X trims are Model X, Plaid, listed from the entry Model X up to the top Plaid.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Model X use?
The 2026 Tesla Model X is built around Dual or tri electric motors, rated at 670 / 1,020 horsepower across its electric full-size SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Model X have?
The 2026 Tesla Model X is rated at 670 / 1,020 horsepower (Dual or tri electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Model X?
The 2026 Tesla Model X is offered with Standard AWD.