How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have?

NHTSA has logged 100 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Model X, which is 22% of the 448 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there any recalls tied to the 2016 Model X electrical system?

Yes. NHTSA lists recall 24V051000 for an incorrect instrument panel font size and 23V838000 covering Autosteer, both remedied with over-the-air software updates.

Have the electrical problems led to crashes or fires?

Owner complaints in this category are linked to 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported in these complaints is 50,000 miles.

Do falcon wing doors count as electrical complaints?

Door-related failures are logged mostly under the Structure & Body category in the sample complaints, though owners describe them alongside screen and electrical malfunctions.

2016 Tesla Model X Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 100 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model X, 22% of all complaints filed for the year. These complaints are tied to 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. Two related recalls (24V051000 and 23V838000) address electrical/software issues.

Electrical System complaints: 100; 22% of 448
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Touchscreen and instrument display suddenly goes blank while driving or reversing, cutting off the back-up camera and radio controls.
Falcon wing doors fail to close, lock, or open on command, sometimes trapping the vehicle in a parked, powered-down state.
Autopilot reportedly disengages or misreads surroundings, leading to a collision the driver could not prevent.
Steering assist stops functioning correctly at the same time the screen blacks out, described in connection with two NHTSA recalls.
Automatic doors open unexpectedly on their own while the vehicle is parked or moving.

When 2016 Tesla Model X electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 7, 2017, latest May 4, 2026.

100 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to May 2026; peak Jul 2020 (15).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Tesla Model X

NHTSA 24V051000Jan 30, 2024Electrical System2,193,869 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
NHTSA 23V838000Dec 12, 2023Electrical System2,031,220 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system:adas:driver monitoring:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Risk: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

Electrical System complaints by Model X model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20150 (0%)
2016100 (22%)
201777 (29%)
201836 (19%)
201922 (22%)
202029 (23%)
20217 (17%)
202219 (15%)
202323 (12%)
20244 (15%)
20254 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have?: NHTSA has logged 100 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Model X, which is 22% of the 448 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there any recalls tied to the 2016 Model X electrical system?: Yes. NHTSA lists recall 24V051000 for an incorrect instrument panel font size and 23V838000 covering Autosteer, both remedied with over-the-air software updates.
Have the electrical problems led to crashes or fires?: Owner complaints in this category are linked to 12 crashes, 2 fires, and 6 injuries.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported in these complaints is 50,000 miles.
Do falcon wing doors count as electrical complaints?: Door-related failures are logged mostly under the Structure & Body category in the sample complaints, though owners describe them alongside screen and electrical malfunctions.