2025 Tesla Model X problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Electrical System (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags 2025-03-19 · campaign 25V172000 · 91 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2025-01-06 · campaign 25V002000 · 239,382 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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 recall is SB-25-00-001.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion 2024-12-23 · campaign 24V967000 · 487 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-04 · SB-26-18-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on some model s and model x vehicles, the compression gap of the hvac drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. inspect the sponge area of the hvac drain funnel for water ingress. if water ingress is present, rework the hvac drain funnel seal.
Electrical System 2025-03-21 · SB-24-21-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some model s and model x vehicles with 1st generation global navigation satellite system (gnss) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under certain circumstances.
Air Bags 2025-01-14 · SB-24-20-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on certain model s and model x vehicles with a round steering wheel, built between november 6, 2024 and november 27, 2024, the supplier assembly process might have damaged the driver airbag. coupled with a deep fold or crease in the airbag material or positioning of the heat diffuser, the damage cou
What owners report
2026-10-15 · Unknown Or Other“on [xxx], at approximately [xxx] p.m., my 2025 tesla model x, with full self-driving (supervised) engaged, backed into a protection pole while parking at a supercharger station in milpitas, ca. the system did not stop or warn before impact. damage to the right rear quarter panel and rear bumper; no injuries. a report has also been filed with tesla …”
2026-08-30 · Steering“the full-self drive of my tesla failed to follow the programmed navigation directions i set to take me home in one direction, but instead the vehicle took a completely different path on its own. when the vehicle was programmed to turn right towards my home, the car quickly jerked back into traffic and i was forced to take control before accidentall…”
2026-07-03 · Unknown Or Other“while operating a 2025 tesla model x on full self-driving (fsd supervised), the vehicle engaged in leader-car following behavior and trailed a slow-moving vehicle onto an active railroad crossing. fsd failed to ensure the exit path was clear, causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate from 12 mph to 0 mph, stranding the car directly on the tracks j…”
2026-02-13 · Structure:body“sept 20, 2025. 2025 model x door alarmed for being open when it was actually closed. door would only open intermittently. your in car and cannot escape through drivers door. it was locked shut and thought it was open. parked car requested tesla service. mobile unit came out replaced electric opener. door continued to lock driver in and out of car…”
2026-01-27 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2025 tesla model x. the contact stated that after the latest update was pushed out, the speed regulation on the vehicle failed to function as intended. the contact stated that the speed regulation was set to "standard mode" and the vehicle accelerated to 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. the contact stated that was not the mode selected. …”
2025-11-07 · Service Brakes“i am writing to report and formally document a very serious and distressing safety incident involving my tesla model x that occurred for a second time, on [xxx]. while driving routinely into the parking garage at my workplace, my vehicle suddenly and violently stopped without warning. there were no obstacles, vehicles, or pedestrians in front of m…”
2025-11-02 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control · 💥 crash“my tesla model x was in autopilot mode (v13.2.9) at the time of the incident. the vehicle’s advanced driver-assistance system was actively controlling steering and speed, while i remained attentive with my hands on the wheel i was closely monitoring the car’s operation but was not manually steering, braking, or accelerating during autopilot engagem…”
2025-10-23 · Seat Belts“i own a tesla model x 6-seater. the second-row seatbelt repeatedly becomes twisted and fails to retract or lay flat after only a few days of normal use. i have brought the vehicle to the tesla service center in austin, tx (2323 ridgepoint dr) multiple times — five separate repair visits so far — for the same issue. each time, the technicians tempo…”
2025-08-25 · Electrical System · 6,150 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2025 tesla model x. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph with self-driving assist activated, while the vehicle in front deaccelerated, the vehicle had aggressively deaccelerated. the contact stated that the self-driving assist had deactivated, causing him to aggressively depress the brake pedal, stopping…”
2025-08-25 · Exterior Lighting“hazard flasher button in my 2-weeks old new tesla model x is not working. on august 23, 2025, i was in a parking lot and needed to turn on the hazard flashers to signal to the car behind me that i was waiting for another vehicle to leave a parking space. i discovered that the hazard flasher button on my 2025 tesla model x did not work at all. sinc…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.