This page covers 9 recalls, 22 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Tesla Model X.
100 MPGe combined
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The most consistent complaint pattern in 2024 Model X reports centers on the forward collision avoidance and driver assistance systems. Owners frequently describe Tesla's Full Self-Driving software presenting an on-screen feedback prompt after any driver override, braking or steering intervention, that owners say is difficult to dismiss without distraction while still moving. Several reports also describe GPS navigation plotting routes through structures rather than roads, making the assisted driving system unreliable. The falcon-wing doors draw a smaller but notable cluster of complaints: owners report doors getting stuck in a partially open position and being unresponsive to both interior and exterior controls, with at least one report noting water intrusion when the doors are opened. Structure and exterior lighting each account for a handful of complaints, though those reports don't describe a clear repeating symptom pattern beyond the falcon-wing door issue.
22
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2024 Tesla Model X has 9 recalls, the most serious being a hood latch that may not detect when the hood is unlatched, allowing it to fly open while driving and blocking the driver's view.
Several recalls involve airbags. The driver's airbag can tear during deployment and fail to protect the occupant in a crash. On vehicles where the steering yoke or wheel was replaced, an incompatible airbag may have been installed and can deploy incorrectly. A separate issue involves an airbag assembly fitted with the wrong horn pad, which prevents the horn from sounding.
On the visibility side, a circuit board in the display system can short and cause the rearview camera to go blank while backing up. Headlights and parking lights on certain vehicles can also flicker, reducing road illumination at night.
Two compliance-related issues round out the list: brake, park, and ABS warning lights on the instrument panel may display in a font too small to read clearly, and the seatbelt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted.
At a glance
What can fail
An air bag with an incorrect horn pad may have been installed, which prevents the horn from working properly.
What the fix does
Tesla service will inspect the air bag and install the correct one with the proper horn pad at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue can cause the computer circuit board to short circuit, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Tesla released a software update to fix the issue. If your circuit board was damaged, Tesla Service will replace the computer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A computer circuit board in the rearview camera system may short circuit, causing the rearview camera image to disappear from the display.
What the fix does
Tesla will release a software update and replace affected circuit boards at no cost. An owner notification letter was mailed March 7, 2025.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag may tear when it deploys during a crash, reducing its ability to protect the driver.
What the fix does
Tesla service will replace the driver's air bag assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker intermittently, which affects lighting performance and visibility.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free software update over the air to fix the flickering lights. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hood latch assembly may fail to sense when the hood is unlatched after being opened, potentially allowing the hood to open while driving.
What the fix does
Tesla released a free over-the-air software update to fix the latch detection system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt warning light and chime may not activate when the driver is unbelted, failing to alert the driver to fasten their seat belt.
What the fix does
Tesla will send a software update over the air to fix the warning system so it activates properly for unbelted drivers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System warning lights on the instrument panel display in an incorrect font size, which does not meet federal brake system safety standards.
What the fix does
Tesla is releasing a free over-the-air software update to correct the warning light font size display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An incorrect driver air bag may have been installed during steering wheel or yoke replacement, potentially making the air bag incompatible with the vehicle.
What the fix does
Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag if needed at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
