The 2021 Tesla Model X has 117 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and electrical system. Owners most often flag poor build quality and reliability: very frequent mentions of squeaks, rattles, odd noises, and various quality control defects affecting the s and x platforms. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Tesla Model X vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Model X model years we track, complaint volume runs from 117 (2021) to 1,668 (2016). With 117 complaints, the 2021 Model X sits belowthe model's median of 948.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and generation. Long-term owner reports for high-mileage examples (e.g., 350,000 miles) highlight impressive battery durability with minimal degradation and low maintenance costs,…
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Used Model X listings typically run $23,785–$37,621 across 2016 to 2024 model years.
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