2016 Tesla Model X engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Tesla Model X — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and activating the air conditioning, the computer system was stuck or frozen for a moment. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted independently, and the computer was buffering when the light turned…”
filed Dec 3, 2024
“The car started giving error messages of systems failing one after another on the highway. It slowed down instantly as if someone pressed the brakes and I could not accelerate. Obviously I did not press the brakes. There were a lot of vehicles behind me and this could have easily caused an accident…”
filed Jun 4, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Model X | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Model X | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 Model X | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 Model X | 5 | 2% |
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.