The most-reported Model X run is 7SAXCDE55NF (2022 builds) with 9 complaints, 3× the typical run. Steering problems make up 28% of reports; NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns for Model X model years 2016–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Tesla Model X has 42 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 29% of every Model X complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7SAXCDE55NF•••••• | 2022 | 2 | — | |
| 7SAXCBE69NF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 7SAXCBE60NF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 7SAXCBE50NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7SAXCDE52NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7SAXCBE67NF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — | |
| 7SAXCBE59NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7SAXCAE58NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7SAXCAE56NF•••••• | 2022 | — | 2 | |
| 7SAXCBE58NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7SAXCBE65NF•••••• | 2022 | — | — | |
| 7SAXCBE61NF•••••• | 2022 | 1 | — |
Each of the other 30 Model X runs has 4 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 129 Model X VINs so far, most often 2023, 2022, 2020 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 121 | 37 | 11 |
Heaviest year here is 2022 at 3.3 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 28% of everything Tesla Model X owners report: Steering, 41 of 126 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | — | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | — | |
| Suspension | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags | — | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 39 recall campaigns on the Tesla Model X; the 6 below cover build years 2016 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V376000 | Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices | 2016–2024 |
| 24V051000 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 2016–2024 |
| 23V085000 | Steering:automated/adaptive Steering | 2016–2023 |
| 23V838000 | Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software | 2016–2023 |
| 22V037000 | Electrical System:adas:autonomous/self Driving:software | 2016–2022 |
| 24V967000 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion | 2021–2025 |
24V376000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2016: 8 years on the road before the recall.
The Model X against its rivals
The Model X draws 3 complaints per production run; the Hyundai Palisade 4, the Porsche Cayenne 1.7 and the Toyota Grand Highlander 3.6.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model X | 126 | 42 | 10.3% | |
| Hyundai Palisade | 2,431 | 602 | 2.2% | |
| Porsche Cayenne | 602 | 350 | 2.5% | |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 328 | 92 | 2.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 126 reports on the Tesla Model X, 10.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Tesla Model X | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 126 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 13 (10.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (1.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 78% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Tesla Model X share of that is 126 complaints over 42 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Tesla Model X VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 126 NHTSA complaints from 42 Model X runs and 39 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Model X production run has the most complaints?
7SAXCDE55NF, a 2022 build, with 9 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical Model X run has 3.
Which Model X years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2022 is heaviest at 3.3 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.
Does the Model X get more complaints than the Hyundai Palisade?
No: 3 complaints per production run for the Model X against 4 for the Hyundai Palisade.
How many Model X complaints involve a crash?
10.3% of 126 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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