Model year 2025 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2025 Tesla Model X: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2025 Tesla Model X at 88–98 MPGe combined with 294–329 miles of EPA-rated range across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

3

EPA combined MPGe

88–98

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Tesla dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2025 Tesla Model X recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model X, newest first.

Air bags and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V172000 Reported Mar 19, 2025
Filed by
Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-25-20-001)
Components
Air bags; Electrical system: Horn
Units affected
91 (estimate)
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and 2021-2025 Model X vehicles. An air bag with the incorrect horn pad may have been installed, preventing the horn from sounding.
Risk
An inoperative horn may prevent the driver from alerting other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla service will inspect and install an air bag with the correct horn pad as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V002000 Reported Jan 6, 2025
Filed by
Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-25-00-001)
Components
Back over prevention: Software; Electrical system
Units affected
239,382 (estimate)
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The computer circuit board may short, resulting in the loss of the rearview camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Tesla will also identify any vehicles that experienced a circuit board failure, or stress that may lead to a circuit board failure, and replace the affected computers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-001.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Cushion

NHTSA 24V967000 Reported Dec 23, 2024
Filed by
Tesla, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. SB-24-20-001)
Units affected
487 (estimate)
Problem
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Model S and Model X vehicles. The driver's air bag could tear during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk
A torn air bag may not adequately protect an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Tesla service will replace the air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 21, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-20-001.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2025 Tesla Model X fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2025 Tesla Model X EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Model XElectric (243 and 248 kW ACPM)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity103/94/98 MPGe329 mi
34.2 kWh/100 mi
$7500
Model X Plaid (20in wheels)Electric (230, 230 and 230 kW ACPM 3-Phase)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity98/89/94 MPGe314 mi
35.9 kWh/100 mi
$8000
Model X Plaid (22in wheels)Electric (230, 230 and 230 kW ACPM 3-Phase)Single-speedAll-Wheel DriveElectricity92/84/88 MPGe294 mi
38.1 kWh/100 mi
$8500

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2025 Tesla Model X crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2025 Tesla Model X NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2025 Tesla Model X (All Variants) SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated5 stars9.3%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2025 Tesla Model X owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Tesla Model X, most recently on Oct 15, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2025 Tesla Model X complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other6
Electrical system3
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking2
Seat belts2
Service brakes2
Steering2
Air bags1
Exterior lighting1
Structure: Body1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Tesla Model X model years

Tesla Model X by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Model X100–105 MPGe07—
2024 Model X90–100 MPGe827—
2023 Model X91–102 MPGe17194—
2022 Model X91–102 MPGe22129—
2021 Model X86–105 MPGe24415/5
2020 Model X79–105 MPGe101285/5
2019 Model X79–96 MPGe81025/5
2018 Model X85–93 MPGe91935/5
2017 Model X86–93 MPGe102685/5
2016 Model X86–93 MPGe12452—

All Tesla Model X years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2025 Tesla models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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