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2023 Tesla Model X
reported issues, recalls & what to inspect

This report uses official federal safety records plus VeroRoad’s vehicle × tool evidence. It is a screening tool, not a reliability grade or prediction that your specific car will fail.

0 unique complaint records17 recall campaigns returned0 complaint rows with usable mileage10 local vehicle/tool evidence rows
Read the numbers correctly.

NHTSA complaints are consumer-submitted allegations, not verified failures. Raw complaint totals are not failure rates because vehicle sales/exposure are not normalized here. A recall is an official safety campaign, but your VIN may or may not be included.

REPORTED-ISSUE RADAR

Which systems appear most often in the complaint record?

Use this to prioritize inspection effort, not to label the vehicle “good” or “bad.”

0 crash-tagged0 fire-tagged0 reported injuries0 reported deaths
No complaint rows returned for this query.

That does not prove the vehicle has no problems. Use the exact VIN, service history and an independent inspection.

MILEAGE TIMELINE

Where were mileage-at-failure values reported?

NHTSA did not return enough usable mileage values for a timeline.

0–30k mi0No usable mileage sample
30–60k mi0No usable mileage sample
60–100k mi0No usable mileage sample
100k+ mi0No usable mileage sample
SAFETY RECALLS

Official campaigns returned for this model-year query

Open the exact VIN before purchase to determine whether a campaign applies and whether the remedy was completed.

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22V843000AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The restraint control module (RCM) calibration may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly during certain low speed crashes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Why it matters: A passenger air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the RCM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-015.

Reported 15/11/2022 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V085000STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation.  The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.

Why it matters: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.  Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.  Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

Reported 15/02/2023 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V244000BACK OVER PREVENTION

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model X vehicles equipped with a full self-driving computer 4.0 and running software release version 2023.2.200. Weak camera signal strength may prevent the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Why it matters: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

Reported 05/04/2023 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V489000FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, Model X, and Model Y vehicles. The forward-facing camera may be misaligned, causing some of the active safety features such as emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane assist to become unavailable without alerting the driver.

Why it matters: Safety features that are unavailable without any warning to the driver may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and adjust the pitch angle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-17-006.

Reported 14/07/2023 · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V488000SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles. The front-row seat belts may not be connected properly to the pretensioner anchors, which can cause the seat belts to detach.

Why it matters: A detached seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect the front-row seat belts and connect the seat belts to pretensioner anchors, or replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-004.

Reported 14/07/2023 · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V679000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Why it matters: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-005.

Reported 11/10/2023 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V743000STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.

Why it matters: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.

Reported 03/11/2023 · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V838000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWARE

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Reported 12/12/2023 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
23V862000LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model S and X vehicles. The cabin doors can be unlocked during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Why it matters: An unlocked door may unlatch and open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-009.

Reported 19/12/2023 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
24V035000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running a software release version 2023.44.30 through 2023.44.30.6 or 2023.44.100. Software instability may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.

Why it matters: A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-002.

Reported 22/01/2024 · OTA remedy noted · Verify exact VIN applicability.
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTOR

What I would inspect before money changes hands

The highest reported component groups are converted into inspection tasks. They are not diagnoses.

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Baseline vehicle inspection

  • Cold start, road test and full-system scan
  • Check fluids, leaks, tires, brakes and battery
  • Review maintenance, collision and recall history
SCAN INTEGRITY CHECK

Make it harder for a recently cleared warning light to fool you.

A clean dashboard is not the same as a clean scan. Readiness monitors, pending codes and permanent codes provide useful context during a pre-purchase inspection.

TSBs & MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS

Look beyond recalls.

Manufacturers submit service bulletins, warranty extensions, repair instructions and other communications to NHTSA. These documents can reveal service procedures and known conditions that are not necessarily safety recalls.

SCANNER × VEHICLE EVIDENCE

Tools that intersect this inspection path

These recommendations use VeroRoad’s existing exact vehicle/function evidence. Fit comes before price.

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INSPECTION KIT

Useful supporting equipment

A scanner cannot replace physical inspection and measurement. These tools cover common gaps.

TOPDON BT600 Plus
Battery & resistance testerTOPDON BT600 Plus

Professional battery and resistance testing with sequence testing for higher-volume work.

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TOPDON TC005
Professional handheld thermal cameraTOPDON TC005

Useful for locating abnormal heat in electrical, mechanical and EV-related troubleshooting without assuming it is mandatory for every job.

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Autel MaxiBAS BTAK
Multimeter/current-clamp accessory kitAutel MaxiBAS BTAK

Adds multimeter and current-clamp measurements for deeper electrical troubleshooting when paired with supported MaxiBAS tools.

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Autel MaxiTPMS TS900
TPMS diagnostic/programming tabletAutel MaxiTPMS TS900

Dedicated TPMS workflow plus diagnostics and service functions; strong fit when TPMS is a frequent shop job.

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COMPARE NEARBY MODEL YEARS

Tesla Model X Risk Radar by year

SOURCE TRANSPARENCY

Where these signals come from

Federal data are fetched from NHTSA’s public APIs. VeroRoad aggregates the records into screening signals and keeps complaints separate from confirmed recalls.

NHTSA complaints API ↗NHTSA recalls API ↗NHTSA datasets & APIs ↗NHTSA recall / complaint / TSB resources ↗