DecodedCarsTesla Model X
11 model years from 2016 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2016–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 371 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 39 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2016 (452)
- Fewest problems
- 2019
- Interest
- 15,366 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Model X in brief
The 2026 Tesla Model X is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 198 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 352 miles and takes about 12 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the forward collision avoidance.
The Tesla Model X has 11 model years in our data, from 2016 to 2026.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (365), suspension (328), electrical system (284).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (24); all years together count 39 campaigns and 1,557 owner complaints.
How the 2016 Model X compares
The 2016 Tesla Model X is a standard SUV powered by electricity and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 198 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,269 lb.
About the Tesla Model X
The Tesla Model X is a battery electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV built by Tesla, Inc. from 2015 to 2026. Developed from the full-sized sedan platform of the Tesla Model S, the vehicle uses distinctive falcon wing doors for rear passenger access. In January 2026, Tesla announced that the Model X would be discontinued alongside the Model S.
From the Wikipedia article "Tesla Model X", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Model X pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 352 miles on a charge (EPA).
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Model X
27 owner complaints · 8 recalls · 2 crash reports
Year to avoid2016 Model X
452 owner complaints · 12 recalls · 4 fire reports · 62 crash reports
Most reported: Suspension
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 9 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Model X changes by model year
- 2026
- Longest EV range up from 329 to 352 miles
- 2024
- Longest EV range down from 348 to 335 miles
- 2022
- Longest EV range down from 371 to 348 miles
- 2021
- Longest EV range up from 351 to 371 miles
- 2020
- Longest EV range up from 325 to 351 miles
- 2019
- Longest EV range up from 295 to 325 miles
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 11 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | 352 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 | Electric | 329 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 3 | 16 |
| 2024 | Electric | 335 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 8 | 27 |
| 2023 | Electric | 348 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 17 | 194 |
| 2022 | Electric | 348 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 22 | 129 |
| 2021 | Electric | 371 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 24 | 41 |
| 2020 | Electric | 351 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 10 | 128 |
| 2019 | Electric | 325 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 8 | 102 |
| 2018 | Electric | 295 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 9 | 193 |
| 2017 | Electric | 295 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 10 | 268 |
| 2016 | Electric | 289 mi | 198 in | 5,269 lb | Not rated | 12 | 452 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Model X
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Tesla. How we calculate this →