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2016 TESLA MODEL X Safety Overview

The 2016 TESLA MODEL X has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 7 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:body
  • Seat belts:front:warning light/devices
  • Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for TESLA MODEL X owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 TESLA MODEL X 24V615000

Tesla, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 24V615000: Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/15/2024
2016 TESLA MODEL X 24V376000

Tesla, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 24V376000: A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/28/2024
2016 TESLA MODEL X 24V051000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. Tesla, Inc. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.

Reported: 1/30/2024
2016 TESLA MODEL X 23V838000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 23V838000: In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/12/2023
2016 TESLA MODEL X 23V085000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 23V085000: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/15/2023
2016 TESLA MODEL X 22V037000

Tesla, Inc.

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

NHTSA Recall 22V037000: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/27/2022
2016 TESLA MODEL X 21V035000

Tesla, Inc.

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.

NHTSA Recall 21V035000: The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/29/2021

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.