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2016 Tesla Model X body & structure problems

The 2016 Tesla Model X has 56 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

56

Body & Structure complaints

8%

Share of year

14

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Model X body & structure complaints by model year56 complaints2016: 56 complaints2017: 12 complaints2018: 22 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 11 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 13 complaints2024: 3 complaints2025: 1 complaints
Model X body & structure complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V615000Body & StructureAugust 15, 2024 · 9,136 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.

Consequence

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla service will test the roof trim adhesion and reattach the trim pieces as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-12-008. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-710 will need to have the new inspection and remedy completed.

20V710000Body & StructureNovember 17, 2020 · 9,136 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.

Consequence

Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and dealers will test the roof trim adhesion, and, as necessary, apply primer, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-20-12-005. This recall has been superseded by Recall 24V615 (SB-24-12-008).

What owners report

WHILE TURNING LEFT INTO A PARKING SPOT AT A VERY SLOW SPEED, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH EXTREME FORCE. IT RAN OVER A CURB AND COLLIDED WITH A TREE AND A TRUCK. THERE WAS ONLY LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS OVER $18 000…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 2, 2016 · crash

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2016 Tesla Model X have?

NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2016 Tesla Model X body & structure — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Tesla Model X body & structure?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the body & structure: 20V710000, 24V615000.

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.