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All cars · Tesla Model X · 2025

2025 Tesla Model X. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints16NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking31%
Electrical19%
Brakes12%
Steering12%
Seat belts12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1620101

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 25V172000 Mar 2025 Air Bags

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

  • 25V002000 Jan 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this reca

  • 24V967000 Dec 2024 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Cushion

    Defect. 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 Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."

    Risk. A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Tesla Model 3 (All variants) 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Tesla Model 3 (All variants) 4 DR RWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated
Tesla Model S (All Variants) 5 HB AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★★

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
ElectricAuto (A1)AWD98 / 89 / 94Electricity$800

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202233811026,121Steering
202365819424,767Steering
2024–27–Automatic emergency braking
2025–16–Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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