2015 Tesla Model X Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#11 most-complained of 11 Model X years
NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2015 Tesla Model X, ranking it 11th (best) among the 11 model years with data. It has 2 recalls, covering seat belt warning software and power steering gear bolts.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2015 Tesla Model X problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2015 Tesla Model X recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V376000May 28, 2024Seat Belts125,233 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
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."
Risk: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 20V062000Feb 5, 2020Steering14,113 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
2015 compared with other Model X years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Tesla Model X reliable?
- NHTSA shows 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2015 Model X, and it ranks 11th out of 11 model years, the best result in the lineup based on owner complaints and recalls.
- Does the 2015 Tesla Model X have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Model X: one for seat belt warning chime software and one for power steering gear assist motor bolts that may corrode and fracture.
- What year Tesla Model X should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2016 (90) and 2017 (100) are labeled Avoid, along with 2023 (80). The 2015 model is not flagged as an Avoid year.
- Is the steering recall on the 2015 Model X serious?
- NHTSA's recall 20V062000 covers 2015-2016 Model X vehicles where corroded aluminum bolts on the power steering gear assist motor may cause reduced or complete loss of power steering assist.