2024 Tesla Model X Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
20/100
#9 most-complained of 11 Model X years
The 2024 Tesla Model X has a Complaint Index of 20, ranking 9th worst out of 11 model years, making it one of the
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 98
- 102 city / 92 hwy
Top 2024 Tesla Model X problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (35%)
- Other8 (31%)
- Electrical System4 (15%)
- Structure & Body4 (15%)
- Steering3 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (12%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Brakes2 (8%)
- Engine2 (8%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
What owners report
- Turn signal buttons on the steering wheel sometimes stop responding while driving, making it hard to signal for lane changes or turns.
- Rear right seat safety restraint system fault message appears on the dashboard, even after multiple Tesla inspections failed to fix it.
- Passenger side no-belt warning and passenger airbag status fail to register correctly even when the seat is occupied and belted.
- Adaptive cruise control triggers frequent unexpected slowdowns or abrupt braking on the highway, described as near-daily phantom braking events.
- When placed in reverse with the steering wheel at full lock, the vehicle has been reported to move on its own without driver input.
- A popping sound from underneath the vehicle preceded an ABS warning light, loss of regenerative braking, cruise control, and suspension function.
2024 Tesla Model X recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V172000Mar 19, 2025Airbags91 vehicles
Air bags
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk: An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
- NHTSA 25V002000Jan 6, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras239,382 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.
- NHTSA 24V967000Dec 23, 2024Airbags487 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:cushion
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.
2024 Tesla Model X fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 102 MPG
- Highway
- 92 MPG
- Combined
- 98 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 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.
2024 compared with other Model X years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Tesla Model X reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 Model X a Complaint Index of 20, ranking 9th worst out of 11 model years tracked, with a verdict of Best relative to other Model X years.
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2024 Tesla Model X have?
- NHTSA lists 26 complaints and 8 recalls for the 2024 Tesla Model X, with 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Tesla Model X?
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 9 of 26 complaints, or 35% of the total, including 1 crash.
- Does the 2024 Tesla Model X have any safety recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2024 Model X, covering airbags, electrical system issues like flickering headlights, steering airbag mismatches, and seat belt warning chime software.
- How does the 2024 Model X compare to other Model X years?
- The 2024 Model X's Complaint Index of 20 is much lower than the 2016 (90) and 2017 (100) model years, which are rated Avoid, making 2024 comparatively strong.