How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model X have?

NHTSA lists 61 complaints in this area for the 2017 Tesla Model X, which is 23% of all 268 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2017 Tesla Model X suspension problems?

No. There is no related recall listed for this problem area in the NHTSA data.

At what mileage do these suspension problems tend to happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 20,000 miles.

Have suspension complaints led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2017 Tesla Model X shows 6 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is the 2017 Model X worse for suspension issues than other years?

The 2017 Model X's 23% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2016 model's 35% but similar to 2018 (23%) and 2019 (28%), based on NHTSA data across model years.

2017 Tesla Model X Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 61 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Tesla Model X, 23% of all complaints for the year. NHTSA lists 6 crashes and 3 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. No related recall is listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 61; 23% of 268
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe the front suspension separating or collapsing away from the wheel with no prior collision damage.
Multiple reports describe a rear wheel developing a wobble or 'whompy' motion that owners link to a broken or cracked suspension link.
One driver reported a strange noise from the rear driver side at 70 mph followed by a loss of control and a collision with a median.
Another report describes a sudden front passenger side suspension failure while driving at 70 mph.
An owner reported excessive vibration from the front wheels with no fix available at the time of the complaint.

When 2017 Tesla Model X suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 14, 2017, latest Sep 4, 2025.

61 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Sep 2025; peak Dec 2017 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Tesla Model X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model X model year

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

20150 (0%)
2016155 (35%)
201761 (23%)
201845 (23%)
201928 (28%)
202041 (32%)
20216 (15%)
202213 (10%)
20239 (5%)
20243 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model X have?: NHTSA lists 61 complaints in this area for the 2017 Tesla Model X, which is 23% of all 268 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Tesla Model X suspension problems?: No. There is no related recall listed for this problem area in the NHTSA data.
At what mileage do these suspension problems tend to happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 20,000 miles.
Have suspension complaints led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2017 Tesla Model X shows 6 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2017 Model X worse for suspension issues than other years?: The 2017 Model X's 23% share of complaints in this area is lower than the 2016 model's 35% but similar to 2018 (23%) and 2019 (28%), based on NHTSA data across model years.