2016 Tesla Model X wheels problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 Tesla Model X — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While pulling forward to straighten out car into parking/charging spot at less than 1mph at EVGo charger in front of Meijer store the front passenger wheel made loud clunk and would not move. Another motorist charging said he heard it and offered to help. I called Tesla roadside from car’s service…”
filed Jan 3, 2023
“Car has 52000 miles. Car was parked OK. Upon returning to drive I noticed cracking sound and noticeable wobbling motion on right front wheel. Car was found to have broken right front ball joint and Tesla replaced all front parts left and right. Tesla said this was wear and tear and I disagreed and…”
filed Jul 8, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Model X | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Model X | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Model X | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Model X | 6 | 6% |
| 2018 Model X | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 Model X | 4 | 1% |
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.