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Tesla Model X reliability

The Tesla Model X fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 17.2% of 2,097 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old
16.8% failed their MOT
Worse than most
From 1,954 MOT tests of Tesla Model Xs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenTyre condition10.1% vs 3.2%Fix about £90
Fails 81% more oftenTyre tread depth2.9% vs 1.6%Fix about £90
Fails 3× as oftenTyre pressure monitoring system1.3% vs 0.4%Fix about £90
Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance1.1% vs 0.5%
Advised 86% more oftenTyre tread depth26.4% vs 14.2%Fix about £90
6 to 10 years old
17.2% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 2,097 MOT tests of Tesla Model Xs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 2× as oftenTyre condition8.5% vs 3.5%Fix about £90
Fails 68% more oftenTyre tread depth4.2% vs 2.5%Fix about £90
Advised 31% more oftenTyre tread depth23.3% vs 17.8%Fix about £90
Safety recalls

25 DVSA recalls for the Tesla Model X

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2025/42216 Oct 2025Built 2025Loss of Reverse Light Recall

On affected vehicles one or both reverse lamps may fail to switch on when the driver selects reverse gear due to a loss of continuity in the rear lamp circuit.

Fix: Inspect rear lamp housing and wiring harness and repair or replace the defective components as necessary.

Recalled models: MODEL Y · 2 vehicles

R/2025/35024 Sept 2025Built 2025Update Vehicle Firmware to Remedy Anti Pinch Feature of Right Front Window

On affected vehicles a firmware feature that allowed for high-speed sampling of the right front window motor encoder was not enabled bringing vehicles out of compliance with the relevant regulations for Auto-reversing Requirements.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) update.

Recalled models: MODEL Y · 5,777 vehicles

R/2025/04928 Mar 2025Built 2024Loss of Rearview Camera Display Recall

On a small percentage of affected vehicles upon vehicle power up the car computer board may experience a short resulting in the loss of rear view camera functionality .

Fix: Over the air software update or Car Computer replacement if necessary.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 5,619 vehicles

R/2025/10414 Mar 2025Built 2022–2023Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality

On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 30,864 vehicles

R/2025/0757 Mar 2025Built 2022–2024Update Vehicle Firmware To Restore Post-Crash eCall Functionality

On affected vehicles the eCall audio system will not operate in compliance with Regulations when the front passenger seat is occupied. As a result communications between the occupants of the vehicle and an eCall public safety answer point are unavailable post-crash.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

Recalled models: Model S · 67 vehicles

R/2025/00231 Dec 2024Built 2019–2024Update vehicle software to correct TPMS behaviour

On affected vehicles upon detection of a malfunction with the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) the TPMS tell tale does not persist between drive cycles where the vehicle is off or asleep between the drive cycles. Therefore the driver may not be adequately warned of potential under-inflation of the tyres increasing the risk of a collision.

Fix: Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 45,929 vehicles

R/2023/35015 Dec 2023Built 2023A first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair during a service visit. After the repair was completed on certain affected vehicles the first-row seat belt may not have been reconnected to its pretensioner anchor to specification.

A first-row seat belt was disconnected from its pretensioner anchor as part of a necessary step to perform a repair during a service visit. After the repair was completed on certain affected vehicles the first-row seat belt may not have been reconnected to its pretensioner anchor to specification.

Fix: Inspect and re-install.

Recalled models: Model X · 3 vehicles

R/2023/35115 Dec 2023Built 2021–2023On certain MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid level may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels. A vehicle controller that does not correctly indicate low brake fluid levels to the customer

On certain MY 2021-2023 Model X vehicles the vehicle controller that detects the sensor voltage that indicates brake fluid level may not have a sufficient threshold range at low fluid levels. A vehicle controller that does not correctly indicate low brake fluid levels to the customer

Fix: Owners of affected vehicles only need to install OTA (over the air) software release 2023.32.7 or a later software release No service visit is necessary

Recalled models: Model X · 100 vehicles

R/2022/12020 Apr 2022Built 2018–2022In certain conditions the user interface (ui ) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed(i.e mph or km/h)

In certain conditions the user interface (�UI�) on affected vehicles displays vehicle speed but not a unit of speed (i.e. mph or km/h).

Fix: Tesla will deploy an over the air firmware update that will reintroduce the display of the speed unit when using Track Mode.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 10,927 vehicles

R/2022/13119 Apr 2022Built 2018–2021A loss of low voltage system support may cause the audio subsystem to be unavailable

On certain vehicles that are running firmware release 2022.8 and that experience a loss of low voltage system support the audio subsystem may become unavailable including the use of eCall functionality.

Fix: Firmware release 2022.12.3 or later reverses the power management process introduced in firmware release 2022.8 and maintains eCall audio functionality.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 9,471 vehicles

R/2022/00918 Feb 2022Built 2014–2020Misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch

Misalignment of the hood latch may prevent latching of the secondary latch.

Fix: Inspect the secondary hood latch on affected vehicles. If the hood is not properly retained by the secondary latch the latch mechanism will be reassembled and repositioned to assure proper alignment.

Recalled models: Model S · 8,351 vehicles

R/2022/00818 Feb 2022Built 2017–2020The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display

The rear-view camera harness may fail causing no image in the centre display.

Fix: Fit a harness guide protector and if necessary install a new harness.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 26,618 vehicles

R/2022/00624 Dec 2021Built 2019–2021The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued

The front suspension lateral link may be insufficiently torqued.

Fix: Inspect the connection of both front suspension lateral links to the sub-frame. Replace any related damaged components and ensure correct torque of fastening bolts.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 127 vehicles

R/2022/00724 Dec 2021Built 2020The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly

The curtain side airbags may not deploy correctly.

Fix: Inspect for proper alignment and orientation of the left- and right-curtain side airbag. Re-align as necessary.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 1 vehicles

R/2021/19926 May 2021Built 2018–2020Seat belt d ring

Front Seat belt top loop may not be secured correctly.

Fix: Check and secure the top loop as necessary.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 599 vehicles

R/2021/19726 May 2021Built 2018–2021The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification

The brake calliper bolts may not be secured to the correct specification.

Fix: Check and secure the brake calliper bolts to correct specification.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 565 vehicles

R/2021/0311 Feb 2021Built 2012–2018WHEN THE eMMC REACHES ACCUMULATED LIFETIME WEAR THE CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE A BLANK CENTRE DISPLAY

When the eMMC reaches accumulated lifetime wear the customer may experience a blank centre display.

Fix: Ensure current software is installed and upgrade the VCM daughterboard to a 64GB Micron eMMC.

Recalled models: Model S · 9,475 vehicles

R/2020/1307 May 2020Built 2020The upper steering column bolt may not have been fitted

The upper steering column bolt may not have been fitted.

Fix: Inspect the upper steering column bolt fitment and replace where necessary.

Recalled models: MODEL 3 · 5 vehicles

R/2019/00611 Jan 2019Built 2014–2016The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator may degrade over time

The front passenger airbag inflator could rupture in the event the airbag is deployed.

Fix: Replace the front passenger air bag on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: Model S · 4,973 vehicles

R/2018/09330 Mar 2018Built 2012–2016Loss of power steering assistance

Potential failure of steering gear motor bolts when exposed to long term high corrosive environment. This can lead to loss of power assistance to the steering which would result in additional effort from the driver to steer the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the aluminium bolts with stainless steel bolts. Where necessary the steering rack will be replaced.

Recalled models: Model S · 3,243 vehicles

R/2018/05731 Jan 2018Built 2013Passenger airbag may not deploy as intended

The propellant in the front passenger airbag inflator might degrade over time which could cause the inflator body torture in the event the airbag is deployed. This could cause injury to occupants.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger airbag.

Recalled models: Model S · 3 vehicles

R/2017/28412 Oct 2017Built 2016–2017Seat may not correctly latch

The left-side fold-flat second row seat may have a misadjusted cable that controls the recliner mechanisms. Incorrect adjustment may prevent one of the recliners from fully latching.

Fix: On affected vehicles check cable and adjust if necessary.

Recalled models: Model X · 414 vehicles

R/2017/1918 Jun 2017Passenger airbag will not deploy

Due to a firmware error the vehicle's restraint control module will not recognise the passenger seat is occupied. In the event of an accident the passenger airbag will not deploy

Fix: On affected vehicles the updated software will be downloaded to the vehicle. However the installation of the software will immobilise the vehicle and the vehicle keepr should install when the vehicle is suitably parked up. .

Recalled models: Model X · 1,501 vehicles

R/2017/18219 Apr 2017Built 2016Parking brake may not release correctly

An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.

Recalled models: Model S · 1,466 vehicles

R/2015/23320 Nov 2015Built 2014–2015Seatbelt may not perform correctly

The driver and/or front passenger seatbelt could be improperly connected to the outboard lap pretensioner. The connection is secured by means of a bolt that fastens the steel anchor plate on the end of the seat belt to a steel anchor plate on the end of the pretensioner cable. If a collision occurs and the aforementioned condition exists there is an elevated risk of additional injury to the occupant of the seat.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection of the seatbelt connection to the pretensioner and the anchor plates. If the condition is evident the seatbelt/s will be reassembled to ensure proper connection.

Recalled models: Model S · 2,518 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Tesla Model X before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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