Most common 2026 Tesla Model X problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Tesla Model X complaints by model year
Best Model X years: 2015, 2021, 2019. Years to avoid: 2016, 2023. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2026 Tesla Model X:
FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Tesla's Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the system's ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient time to respond.
What 2026 Tesla Model X owners say
Driver assistance
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 restaurant/building and the car was completely totaled. We are certain that there were catastrophic failures with the car that caused the accident however the mechanic has informed us that due to her NDA she cannot provide any details about her findings after examining the car. She sent her findings to Tesla who was supposed to issue a report to us and the insurance company, but several months later we still have not received anything. They are well past the 30 days time limit. We cannot get anyone from Tesla to respond to us. …
Tesla has auto-park in the supervised FSD. My wife was using it to park the car in a public garage and it hit a post. The car was damaged. It was too quick for my wife to intervene. I know it is supervised, but there is no time to intervene when it comes to parking where the spot to park is close to other cars or posts anyway.
2026 Tesla Model X engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | AWD | 110 / 99 / 105 MPGe | 352 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Tesla Model X a good car?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2026 Model X rates average: 1.4× as many complaints as a typical year of the Model X at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Tesla Model X?
The driver assistance — 4 complaints, 57% of all complaints for this model year, most often about adaptive cruise control. Next are the seats (1) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2026 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Tesla Model X. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Tesla Model X?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2021 and 2019. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2016 and 2023. See the full Tesla Model X years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.