2021 Tesla Model X problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 117 NHTSA owner complaints, 0 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Tesla Model X vehicles.
100
/ 100
Low risk
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 117 NHTSA complaints on file-3
- Crash / fire reports — 9 crash reports and 0 fire reports among complaints-1
- Injuries / fatalities — 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported-1
- NCAP safety rating — 5-star overall government crash rating+10
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 Tesla Model X vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- STEERING24 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER18 reports
- SUSPENSION12 reports
- STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE9 reports
- STRUCTURE6 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6 reports
- VISIBILITY/WIPER6 reports
- POWER TRAIN6 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER3 reports
Recalls (0)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Crash-test ratings
2021 Tesla Model X 7-Seat SUV AWD Early Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model X 7-seat SUV AWD Later Release
Not crash-tested by NHTSA
Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model X 5-Seat SUV AWD Later Release
Not crash-tested by NHTSA
Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model X 6-Seat SUV AWD Later Release
Not crash-tested by NHTSA
Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model X 5-Seat SUV AWD Early Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
2021 Tesla Model X 6-Seat SUV AWD Early Release
5/5 overall
Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 5/5
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