2016 Tesla Model X suspension problems
150 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2016 Tesla Model X — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In March of 2025, my steering of the model X became really stiff. As time went on, the problem became worse and no longer able to turn left or right without major force. I made an appointment with Tesla and took it in for servicing. At this time they changed the steering bolts and steering shaft…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
“Sudden and catastrophic shearing of the driver side rear suspension arm (control arm). My understanding is all these cars from Tesla have aluminum suspension arms which causes identical and catastrophic failure of the vehicle during driving due to choice of Aluminum instead of stainless steel(SS)…”
filed May 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Model X | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 Model X | 9 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 6 | 15% |
| 2020 Model X | 37 | 30% |
| 2019 Model X | 26 | 26% |
| 2018 Model X | 37 | 20% |
| 2017 Model X | 59 | 22% |
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.