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2016 Tesla Model X reliability

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NHTSA has 12 recalls on file, including Structure, body, Warning light, and Instrument cluster. NHTSA's complaint API returns no filings for the 2016 Model X, including years that have recalls on file, so a complaint count isn't shown. Recalls are tracked separately.

2017 Tesla Model X
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Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2016 Tesla Model X. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (12)

Recall structure, body 2024-08-15 · NHTSA campaign 24V615000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.
Remedy Tesla service will test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-008. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-710 will need to have the new inspection and remedy completed.
Recall seat belts, front, warning light 2024-05-28 · NHTSA campaign 24V376000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2024-01-30 · NHTSA campaign 24V051000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Recall electrical system, driver assistance, self-driving, software 2023-12-12 · NHTSA campaign 23V838000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances 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 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Remedy Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Recall steering, adaptive steering 2023-02-15 · NHTSA campaign 23V085000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Remedy Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Recall electrical system, driver assistance, self-driving, software 2022-01-27 · NHTSA campaign 22V037000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Remedy Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2021-01-29 · NHTSA campaign 21V035000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Remedy Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.
Recall structure, body 2020-11-17 · NHTSA campaign 20V710000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.
Remedy Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion, and, as necessary, apply primer, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-12-005. This recall has been superseded by Recall 24V615 (SB-24-12-008).
Recall Electric power steering 2020-02-05 · NHTSA campaign 20V062000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Remedy Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts with coated steel bolts, and add a corrosion-preventative sealer to the steering gear motor housing and motor connection bolts. If the mounting bolts are found to be broken or break during removal and cannot be removed, a new steering gear will also be installed. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.
Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2017-10-12 · NHTSA campaign 17V639000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Remedy Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.
Recall Parking brake 2017-04-19 · NHTSA campaign 17V260000
Summary Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Remedy Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
Recall seats, middle or rear assembly 2016-04-06 · NHTSA campaign 16V192000
Summary Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at ServiceHelpNA@teslamotors.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003

NHTSA's complaint API returns no filings for the 2016 Model X, including years that have recalls on file, so a complaint count isn't shown. Recalls are tracked separately.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2016 Tesla Model X 60D SUV AWD Early Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X 60D SUV AWD Later Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X 75D SUV AWD Early Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X 75D SUV AWD Later Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X 90D SUV AWD Early Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X 90D SUV AWD Later Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X P100D SUV AWD Early Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X P100D SUV AWD Later Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X P90D SUV AWD Early Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2016 Tesla Model X P90D SUV AWD Later Release Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Model X all-wheel drive - 60D — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 91 94 93 MPG / 200 mi range $800
Model X all-wheel drive - 75D — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 91 95 93 MPG / 238 mi range $800
Model X all-wheel drive - 90D — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 90 94 92 MPG / 257 mi range $850
Model X all-wheel drive - P100D — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 81 92 86 MPG / 289 mi range $900
Model X all-wheel drive - P90D — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 89 90 89 MPG / 250 mi range $850

Specs and fitment

Pre-refresh, 2016–2021
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Tesla Model X reliable?

NHTSA has 12 recalls on file, including Structure, body, Warning light, and Instrument cluster. NHTSA's complaint API returns no filings for the 2016 Model X, including years that have recalls on file, so a complaint count isn't shown. Recalls are tracked separately.

Has the 2016 Tesla Model X been recalled?

The 2016 Tesla Model X has 12 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

What mpg does a 2016 Tesla Model X get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2016 Tesla Model X is 90.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.