Last updated: 2026-10-10
Tesla Model X Reliability by Year
Tesla Model X owners report fast tire wear, blank screens and parking-lot surges. Here is what to check before buying one, and which years to pick.
Tesla Model X Reliability Overview
Reliability is mixed, and the Model X sits well below average among SUVs. Suspension and electrical complaints run through most years, from rear tires worn to the cords to screens that go blank while driving. The 2018 and 2023 years are the ones to avoid. The 2022 is the site's pick, while the newest years have had little time to collect complaints.
Current generation: 2nd gen (2023–present).
Best & Worst Tesla Model X Years
Best Tesla Model X Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe best Tesla Model X year is 2022 with a reliability score of 72/100, rated good. Other strong picks include 2024 (61/100) and 2019 (54/100).
Tesla Model X Years to Avoid
The worst Tesla Model X year is 2023 with a score of 47/100, primarily due to unknown or other (69) issues. Also avoid 2021 (51/100).
Tesla Model X Reliability Score Trend
Tesla Model X reliability has improved in recent years, with newer models scoring an average of 62/100 compared to 52/100 for older years.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 51/100 | Mixed |
| 2019 | 54/100 | Mixed |
| 2020 | 51/100 | Mixed |
| 2021 | 51/100 | Mixed |
| 2022 | 72/100 | Good |
| 2023 | 47/100 | Mixed |
| 2024 | 61/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 66/100 | Good |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2025 Tesla Model X
3 recalls · 13 complaints
Good standing and one of the stronger Model X years, with 13 complaints and 3 recalls, though owners report sudden braking and erratic driver assist.
2024 Tesla Model X
8 recalls · 17 complaints
Among the stronger Model X years, with far fewer complaints and recalls than 2023, though phantom braking and air bag warnings still show up.
2023 Tesla Model X
16 recalls · 183 complaints
Weakest of the eight scored years, marked by horn-button, restraint-warning and falcon door complaints plus 16 recalls in the final first-generation year.
2022 Tesla Model X
0 recalls · 0 complaints
The strongest Model X year in the data, with no owner complaints or recalls on file, while the 2021 and 2023 years around it rate worse.
2021 Tesla Model X
23 recalls · 38 complaints
Facelift year with a weak standing for its class, marked by sudden steering assist loss and 23 recalls; 2020 rates similar, while 2022 has no filings.
2020 Tesla Model X
10 recalls · 120 complaints
Draws more owner complaints than the 2019 or 2021, led by half-shaft shudder and suspension wear, and carries 10 recalls.
2019 Tesla Model X
6 recalls · 83 complaints
Mixed reliability that rates better than the 2018 and 2020 years, held back by acceleration shudder, screens going dark, and six recalls.
2018 Tesla Model X
7 recalls · 148 complaints
Middle of the pack among Model X years, with 148 complaints led by suspension wear, blank screens and phantom braking. The 2019 rates better.
Found Your Tesla Model X? Check Its History
Electrical system (2) problems come up most in Tesla Model X owner complaints, and 73 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Tesla Model X Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
2/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for a used Tesla Model X?
- The 2022 is the site's pick. Federal recall records and owner complaints show nothing filed against it, a clean contrast with the 2018 and 2023. The 2024 and 2025 also look good, but they are too new to judge fairly.
- Is the Tesla Model X reliable long term?
- Not especially. Overall reliability is mixed, and the Model X ranks well below average among SUVs on the site. Suspension, steering and electrical complaints show up across many years, and some owners say repeat service visits did not fix screen problems.
- What are the most common Tesla Model X problems?
- Suspension and steering lead, each with 89 complaints, followed by the electrical system. Typical symptoms are rear tires wearing fast on the inner edge, creaking from the upper control arms, and a cluster and touchscreen that go blank while driving.
- Does the Tesla Model X have unintended acceleration complaints?
- Yes. Vehicle speed control complaints describe the car surging at parking-lot speed during a slow turn or while pulling into a space, then hitting poles, cars or walls. Eight of 13 complaints in that pattern involve crashes. A few owners report surges on Autopilot.
- What goes wrong with the Model X screen and electrical system?
- The instrument cluster and center touchscreen can go blank, freeze or reboot while the car moves. Drivers lose the speedometer, turn signal sounds, audio and sometimes the rear camera. Some screens stay dark for up to 20 minutes. Reports start around 5,000 miles.
How we score the Tesla Model X
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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