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2023 Tesla Model X Recalls, Complaints & Specs

17 safety recalls list the 2023 Tesla Model X, and owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

17
safety recalls
194
owner complaints to NHTSA
18 / 2
complaints citing a crash / fire
91–102
MPGe combined (EPA)

17 safety recalls for the 2023 Tesla Model X

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 26V283000 Reported 218,868 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall…

  2. Air bags and horn (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V172000 Reported 91 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  3. Software (back over prevention) and electrical system

    NHTSA 25V002000 Reported 239,382 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    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."

    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…

  4. Cushion (air bags)

    NHTSA 24V967000 Reported 487 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    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."

    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…

  5. Software (electrical system) and latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 24V554000 Reported 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

  6. Warning light/devices (seat belts)

    NHTSA 24V376000 Reported 125,233 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    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…

    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.

  7. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V051000 Reported 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    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…

    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.

  8. Camera (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 24V035000 Reported 199,575 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

  9. Software (electrical system) and latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 23V862000 Reported 120,423 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

  10. Software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 23V838000 Reported 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  11. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering) and air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 23V743000 Reported 194 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's…

  12. Switch/sensor/float (service brakes) and electrical system

    NHTSA 23V679000 Reported 54,676 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

  13. Seat belts: front

    NHTSA 23V488000 Reported 15,869 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

  14. Camera (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 23V489000 Reported 1,337 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.

    Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's…

  15. Back over prevention

    NHTSA 23V244000 Reported 38 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model X vehicles equipped with a full self-driving computer 4.0 and running software release version 2023.2.200. Weak camera signal strength may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

  16. Automated/adaptive steering (steering)

    NHTSA 23V085000 Reported 362,758 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in…

    Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this…

  17. Software (air bags) and air bags: frontal

    NHTSA 22V843000 Reported 29,348 vehicles potentially affected Tesla, Inc.

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant…

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.…

194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2023 Tesla Model X have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 12 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,414 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 115 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“On [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I was driving my 2023 Tesla Model X to the Macy's at Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA, with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) engaged. The navigation system routed incorrec”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Air bags

“The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH with Full Self-Driving mode activated, the rear passenger’s side tire exploded. The message “Loss Press”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2023 Tesla Model X (Model X Plaid (20 inch wheels), Model X Plaid (22 inch wheels)). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined91–102 MPGe
City / Highway94–107 / 88–97
FuelElectricity
EPA classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)

Compare Tesla Model X model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Tesla Model X model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2015 Tesla Model X20
2016 Tesla Model X12449
2017 Tesla Model X10268
2018 Tesla Model X9193
2019 Tesla Model X8101
2020 Tesla Model X10128
2021 Tesla Model X2441
2022 Tesla Model X22127
2023 Tesla Model X17194
2024 Tesla Model X826
2025 Tesla Model X315
2026 Tesla Model X07

Checking a specific 2023 Tesla Model X

How do I know if my 2023 Tesla Model X has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 17 campaigns currently list the 2023 Tesla Model X; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Tesla dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V843000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Tesla models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.