Used Tesla Model X: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 602 complaints across these 7 years; the 2023 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Model X from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2023	2024	2025	Total
Electrical	22	14	22	6	16		2	82
Suspension	31	19	28	6	2	3		89
Steering	7	7	18	12	45			89
Automatic emergency braking	14	5	8			3		30

Model X generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Second generation
2023–now
First generation
2015–2023
2021 update: Introduction of the Plaid performance model; Updated interior and powertrain
2025 update: New front bumper camera; New wheel designs; Increased third-row space; Dynamic ambient lighting

Mileages where Model X problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
7,000–50,000 miles	Phantom braking on cruise	2020
8,000–50,000 miles	Steering assist failure	2021
11,000–46,000 miles	Half-shaft acceleration shudder	2020
14,000–15,000 miles	Inner-edge tire wear	2020
23,000–62,000 miles	Front suspension creaking, arm failures	2020