How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2017 Tesla Model X?

NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2017 Model X, which is 8% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Tesla Model X engine or acceleration issue?

No related recall is listed in the data for this Engine complaint category on the 2017 Model X.

What is the most common engine problem reported on the 2017 Model X?

Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, in some cases leading to a crash into a building or another vehicle.

Did any 2017 Model X engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes, 6 of the 21 Engine complaints involved a crash and 1 involved an injury, according to NHTSA data.

2017 Tesla Model X Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2017 Tesla Model X, 8% of that year's 268 total complaints. Six of these involved crashes and one involved an injury, mostly tied to reports of sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 21; 8% of 268
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 6,412 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while parking at low speed, often jumping a curb or striking a building or another car.
Some drivers report pressing the brake hard to try to stop the unexpected acceleration before impact.
One owner reports the car refusing to move after a stop and putting itself into park, with several warning messages appearing on the main screen.
Another owner reports the vehicle independently accelerating at slow speeds before returning to normal driving after brake pressure was applied.
A separate report describes losing power completely on the highway, later attributed by the service center to the high voltage battery.

When 2017 Tesla Model X engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2018, latest May 5, 2024.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2018 to May 2024; peak Feb 2022 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Tesla Model X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Model X model year

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

20150 (0%)
201643 (10%)
201721 (8%)
201821 (11%)
201913 (13%)
202019 (15%)
20214 (10%)
202213 (10%)
20237 (4%)
20242 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2017 Tesla Model X?: NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2017 Model X, which is 8% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Tesla Model X engine or acceleration issue?: No related recall is listed in the data for this Engine complaint category on the 2017 Model X.
What is the most common engine problem reported on the 2017 Model X?: Owners most often describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, in some cases leading to a crash into a building or another vehicle.
Did any 2017 Model X engine complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes, 6 of the 21 Engine complaints involved a crash and 1 involved an injury, according to NHTSA data.