2026 Tesla Model X Problems, Recalls & Complaints
NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model X, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.
Recall campaigns
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year
NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.
8
Data last refreshed (Eastern time)
November 6, 2026
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2026 Model X and 8 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 3 reports.
Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.
Top Reported Problems
Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
- SEATS1
- SERVICE BRAKES1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
- SUSPENSION1
- WHEELS1
2026 Model X Recall Records
Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year. This is not a clean bill of health or a VIN check.
Check Your VIN at NHTSA2026 Model X Service Bulletins
A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.
Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.
| Number | Date | Component | Summary | NHTSA record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB-26-18-001 | Feb 4, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVA… | 11029582 |
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