Audited US model-year file

2016 TESLA Model X

Exact make, model and year evidence from official US sources. Recall campaigns, ODI investigations, complaint allegations and EPA estimates remain separate.

Model-year evidence is not a VIN check.

A campaign may cover only certain production dates, plants or equipment. A zero result here is not safety clearance. Use NHTSA’s official VIN tool for the individual vehicle.

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01 · Safety actions first

12 NHTSA recall campaigns

Exact model-level NHTSA results for 2016 TESLA Model X. Campaign records are official safety actions; applicability to a particular car still requires its VIN.

01
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2017-10-12

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 17V639000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.

02
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2017-04-19

PARKING BRAKE

Campaign 17V260000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.

Consequence

If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.

03
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2016-04-06

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Campaign 16V192000
Summary

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected third row seats, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-844-248-3752 or by email at ServiceHelpNA@teslamotors.com. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-16-13-003

04
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2022-01-27

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Campaign 22V037000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Consequence

Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

05
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2021-01-29

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Campaign 21V035000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.

Consequence

The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-21-001.

06
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2020-02-05

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Campaign 20V062000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts with coated steel bolts, and add a corrosion-preventative sealer to the steering gear motor housing and motor connection bolts. If the mounting bolts are found to be broken or break during removal and cannot be removed, a new steering gear will also be installed. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

07
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2020-11-17

STRUCTURE:BODY

Campaign 20V710000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.

Consequence

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion, and, as necessary, apply primer, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-12-005. This recall has been superseded by Recall 24V615 (SB-24-12-008).

08
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2023-02-15

STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

Campaign 23V085000
Summary

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 a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Consequence

FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

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 recall is SB-23-00-001.

09
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2023-12-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

Campaign 23V838000
Summary

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 sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Consequence

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

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 recall is SB-23-00-008.

10
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2024-01-30

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Campaign 24V051000
Summary

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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

11
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2024-05-28

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Campaign 24V376000
Summary

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 Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

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.

12
NHTSA Recalls · US · received 2024-08-15

STRUCTURE:BODY

Campaign 24V615000
Summary

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla service will test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-008. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-710 will need to have the new inspection and remedy completed.

02 · Owner allegations

0 NHTSA complaints

Counts are not adjusted for sales, vehicle age, mileage, publicity or reporting behavior. They are allegations, not defect findings or a reliability score.

Crash mentions
0
Fire mentions
0
Injuries reported
0
Most-reported component labels

No complaint component was returned for this exact search.

Complaints across nearby Tesla Model X model years

Totals for the same nameplate, scaled against its highest year here. They are not adjusted for how many were sold, how old they are, how far they are driven, or how much publicity a fault received — an older or better-selling year will usually carry more reports. This shows where the reporting sits, not which year is better.

  1. 02016
  2. 2682017
  3. 1912018
  4. 1002019
  5. 1242020
  6. 392021

A dash means NHTSA holds no complaint record for that exact year, make and model. See all Model X years with specs and fuel economy →

03 · Agency review

18 NHTSA ODI investigations

An investigation means ODI reviewed a possible safety issue for this exact model-year identity. Opening one is not a defect finding; closing one does not by itself clear a vehicle.

EA26002
Open in imported snapshot · opened 2026-03-18

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

PE25012
Open in imported snapshot · opened 2025-10-07

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

AQ25002
Open in imported snapshot · opened 2025-08-20

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

RQ24009
Open in imported snapshot · opened 2024-04-25

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

DP23002
Open in imported snapshot · opened 2023-06-29

Sudden Unintended Acceleration

NHTSA source ↗

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

EA21002
Open in imported snapshot · opened 2021-09-17

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

NHTSA source ↗

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

PE24033
Closed 2026-04-03 · opened 2025-01-06

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts.

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

PE24031
Closed 2026-03-18 · opened 2024-10-17

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

DP23001
Closed 2026-03-18 · opened 2023-04-07

Defect Petition Interlock Request

NHTSA source ↗

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

DP22005
Closed 2023-08-07 · opened 2023-01-27

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · Associated recall campaign 22V063000.

EA22002
Closed 2024-04-25 · opened 2022-06-08

Autopilot System Driver Controls

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Associated recall campaign 23V085.

PE21020
Closed 2022-06-08 · opened 2021-08-13

Autopilot & First Responder Scenes

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

PE20020
Closed 2024-08-12 · opened 2020-11-22

Fore Link Failure

NHTSA source ↗

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

EA20003
Closed 2024-05-02 · opened 2020-11-12

Loss of rearview camera

NHTSA source ↗

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · Associated recall campaign 21V035.

PE20010
Closed 2020-11-22 · opened 2020-06-22

Loss of rearview camera

NHTSA source ↗

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

DP20001
Closed 2021-01-08 · opened 2020-01-13

Sudden Unintended Acceleration

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

DP19005
Closed 2021-09-28 · opened 2019-10-01

Battery Management Software Updates

NHTSA source ↗

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

PE16007
Closed 2017-01-19 · opened 2016-06-28

Automatic vehicle control systems

NHTSA source ↗

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · No associated recall campaign number was published in this investigation row.

04 · EPA configurations

Fuel economy & specifications

FuelEconomy.gov records are summarized as ranges where this model name has multiple engines, drivetrains or trims.

EPA configurations
5
Combined economy
86–93 mpg/MPGe
City / highway
81–91 / 90–95 mpg/MPGe
Engine displacement
0 L
Cylinders
0
Fuel type
Electricity
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Annual fuel-cost estimate
$800–900

05 · Evidence strength

Exact identity. Explicit limits.

No opaque score. Evidence strength is expressed through source availability, exact match method, jurisdiction and honest empty states.

exact match

Recall campaigns

12 exact US model-year records in this bounded view.

verified empty

Complaints

0 exact US model-year allegations; narratives and VIN fragments are omitted.

exact match

ODI investigations

18 exact US model-year action numbers in the approved import snapshot.

canonical only

Model aliases

Only the exact NHTSA vPIC model name is published; unverified aliases are not merged.

not published

Manufacturer ownership

No rights-reviewed official ownership record is joined to this exact model-year.

PUBLIC EVIDENCE PASSPORT

Identity, freshness and provenance.

The canonical URL is this file’s permanent public identifier. Source IDs and timestamps show exactly what was matched and when; they do not turn the evidence into a verdict.

Permanent public ID
https://modelyearfacts.com/vehicle/2016/tesla/model-x
NHTSA make ID
441
NHTSA model ID
10199
Match key
2016 · TESLA · Model X · US
Live evidence requested
EPA publication catalogue
Complaint matrix snapshot
Imported safety snapshot
nhtsa-investigations · exact match

NHTSA ODI investigations

Action number, component, subject and open/close dates from the approved bulk import; long summaries omitted.

Open official source ↗
US-market boundary

Only NHTSA vPIC, NHTSA ODI complaints and investigations, NHTSA recalls and FuelEconomy.gov contribute to this vehicle claim. CPSC equipment notices are searched separately and never joined to vehicle fitment. UK MOT, Canadian, New Zealand and European records are not merged into this US claim.

06 · Research paths

Diagnose first. Confirm fitment.

These are transparent searches, not diagnoses or endorsed parts. Recall remedies come before purchases; exact part fitment requires VIN, trim, powertrain, production date and OE number.

No complaint component was returned, so no component-based repair or parts search is generated.

Offers status: held

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