2016 Tesla Model X air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Tesla Model X — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was stopped at a red light behind the car in front of me. I was stopped at a appropriate distance from the car in front of me. I had my right foot on the brake pedal, when the car accelerated on its own. It launched its self into the car ahead of me. I looked down and my foot was still on the brake…”
filed May 5, 2025
“The drivers airbag in my 2016 Tesla Model X deployed without incident while in a drive thru so maybe 2 mph. I didn’t hit anything nor is there damage to the vehicle or previous repairs that would cause it to explode. Thankfully I wasn’t seriously injured just the airbag slapped my arm off the…”
filed Apr 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Model X | 7 | 4% |
| 2022 Model X | 10 | 8% |
| 2019 Model X | 7 | 7% |
| 2018 Model X | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Model X | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.