2019 Tesla Model X Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#7 most-complained of 11 Model X years
The 2019 Tesla Model X has 100 NHTSA complaints, 8 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 40, ranking 7th worst out of 11 model years. That makes it a comparatively Good year, well below the 2016 (90) and 2017 (100) index highs.
- Complaints
- 100
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 87
- 86 city / 89 hwy
Top 2019 Tesla Model X problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires28 (28%)
- Electrical System22 (22%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras19 (19%)
- Other19 (19%)
- Structure & Body16 (16%)
- Engine13 (13%)
- Brakes12 (12%)
- Steering11 (11%)
- Airbags7 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report suspension or control arm failures causing a rear or front wheel to detach, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Some report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or backing up at low speed, resulting in collisions into walls or curbs.
- Owners describe the backup camera view dropping out or switching off unexpectedly while backing up.
- Some report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle despite being applied, resulting in a crash.
- Owners describe the electronic power steering or suspension links snapping or stretching in ways they say could not be caused by the crash itself.
- One owner reported Smart Summon steering the vehicle into a parked car while exiting a parking spot.
2019 Tesla Model X recalls
8 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 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.
2019 Tesla Model X fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 86 MPG
- Highway
- 89 MPG
- Combined
- 87 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $850
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Model X years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Tesla Model X reliable?
- NHTSA lists 100 complaints and a Complaint Index of 40 for the 2019 Model X, ranking it 7th worst of 11 model years, which NHTSA data classifies as a Good year relative to other Model X years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2019 Tesla Model X?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 28 of 100 complaints (28%), with 3 crashes and 2 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 10,500 miles.
- Does the 2019 Tesla Model X have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2019 Model X, covering components including Seat Belts, Electrical System, Steering, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras.
- How does the 2019 Model X compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 40 is lower than the 2016 (90), 2017 (100), 2018 (70), and 2023 (80) model years, but higher than the 2021 (10) and 2024 (20) model years, which rank as Best.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Tesla Model X?
- EPA rates the 2019 Model X at 87 MPG combined (86 city / 89 highway) with an annual fuel cost of $850.