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2016 Tesla Model X electrical system problems

The 2016 Tesla Model X has 103 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

103

Electrical System complaints

15%

Share of year

16

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Model X electrical system complaints by model year103 complaints2016: 103 complaints2017: 75 complaints2018: 37 complaints2019: 24 complaints2020: 31 complaints2021: 6 complaints2022: 15 complaints2023: 22 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 2 complaints2026: 1 complaints
Model X electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V051000Electrical SystemJanuary 30, 2024 · 2,193,869 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

23V838000Electrical SystemDecember 12, 2023 · 2,031,220 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

What owners report

VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CRASHED INTO A TREE IN FRONT WHILE PARKING THE CAR IN A PARKING LOT. WE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO TESLA BUT THEY GOT BACK TO US DENYING ANY CAR MALFUNCTION THAT CAUSED THE ACCELERATION. HOWEVER WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER TODAY SAYING THAT AFFECTED PARKING BRAKE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 12, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have?

NHTSA has 103 complaints about the 2016 Tesla Model X electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Tesla Model X electrical system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the electrical system: 23V838000, 24V051000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.