Tesla Model X years to avoid and best years
Data as of .
By model year
| Year | Recalls | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 102.5 |
| 2025 | 3 | 93.3 |
| 2024 | 8 | 96 |
| 2023 → | 17 | 97 |
| 2022 → | 22 | 97 |
| 2021 → | 24 | 96 |
| 2020 → | 10 | 94.2 |
| 2019 | 8 | 88 |
| 2018 | 9 | 88.3 |
| 2017 → | 10 | 90 |
| 2016 → | 12 | 90.6 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 265/45R20 (20"); 265/35R22 (22") front / 275/45R20 (20"); 285/35R22 (22") rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 21V-035 covers certain 2016-2018 Model X and 2012-2018 Model S vehicles whose center display uses an NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with an 8GB eMMC NAND flash device: when that flash reaches lifetime wear, some center-display functions can fail, including the rearview camera display, defrost/defog controls, and exterior turn-signal lighting. Tesla's remedy is to replace the VCM daughterboard with one that has an enhanced eMMC controller. Recall 22V-818 covers certain 2017-2021 Model X and Model S vehicles whose electronic power-assist steering may lose assist on rough roads or after a pothole; Tesla released an over-the-air software update to recalibrate the EPAS system. Recall 23V-838 covers Model X vehicles (among other Tesla models) equipped with Autosteer versions leading up to the remedy software: NHTSA states that, when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 feature, and Tesla's remedy is an over-the-air software update.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Tire size
- 265/45R20 (20" all-season); 265/35R22 (22" all-season/summer) front / 275/45R20 (20" all-season); 285/35R22 (22" all-season/summer) rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 23V-488 covers certain 2021-2023 Model X and Model S vehicles whose front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the belts to detach; Tesla Service inspects and connects the belts or replaces the assemblies. Recall 24V-967 covers certain 2021-2025 Model X and Model S vehicles whose driver's air bag could tear during deployment, and Tesla Service replaces the air bag assembly. Recall 23V-679 covers certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles whose vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light; Tesla released an over-the-air software update. Recall 23V-838 also applies to Autosteer-equipped Model X vehicles in this span: NHTSA states that when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 feature, and Tesla's remedy is an over-the-air software update.
Frequently asked questions
What generation is the 2019 Tesla Model X?
Pre-refresh (2016-2021), before the late-2021/2022 interior and Plaid redesign.
How much can a Tesla Model X tow in the US?
The rating depends on the tires fitted, so there is no single number. With the towing package, Tesla's owner's manual rates 5,000 lb on 275/45R20 rear tires (SAE Class III), 3,500 lb on 285/35R22 (SAE Class II), and 4,960 lb on the 245/45R19 rear tires listed for 2016-2021 cars.