Model year guide

2024 Tesla Model X

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Tesla Model X is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 123 on record.

2024 Tesla Model X — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Tesla Model X at a glance

Safety recalls8
Combined100 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Tesla Model X recalls 8

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #25V172000 · manufacturer #SB-25-20-001 · 19/03/2025

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.

Fix: 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.

Back Over Prevention:software NHTSA Campaign #25V002000 · manufacturer #SB-25-00-001 · 06/01/2025

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."

Fix: 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 …

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:cushion NHTSA Campaign #24V967000 · manufacturer #SB-24-20-001 · 23/12/2024

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."

Fix: 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.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #24V904000 · manufacturer #SB-24-00-017 · 02/12/2024

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Model X vehicles. The parking lights and low beam headlights may flicker. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Fix: Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. All vehicles were updated by September 17, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-017.

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #24V554000 · manufacturer #SB-24-00-012 · 24/07/2024

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

Fix: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-012.

Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices NHTSA Campaign #24V376000 · manufacturer #SB-24-00-008 · 28/05/2024

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Fix: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #24V051000 · manufacturer #SB-24-00-003 · 30/01/2024

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake…

Fix: Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar NHTSA Campaign #23V743000 · manufacturer #SB-23-20-005 · 03/11/2023

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 Tesla Model X efficiency & running costs

Combined100 MPGe
City104 MPGe
Highway96 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$750
EPA size classStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range335 mi
Charge time (240V)14 hours
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 Tesla Model X costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,750
Energy only$3,750
Per mile$0.05

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
198.0 in
Width
79.1 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Curb weight
5,269 lb
Front track
65.4 in
Rear track
66.9 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Tesla Model X. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 6

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Engineering Analysis to evaluate Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) degradation detection system. The focus of this investigation will be to assess the system’s ability, when encountering reduced roadway visibility conditions, to detect degradation and alert the driver with sufficient time to respond. ODI will…

NHTSA #EA26002 · Electrical System · opened Mar 2026

Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety consequences of FSD executing driving maneuvers that constitute traffic safety violations. This investigation concerns versions of FSD that Tesla has labeled as "FSD (Supervised)" and "FSD (Beta)." Tesla characterizes FSD as an SAE Level 2 partial automation system requiring a ful…

NHTSA #PE25012 · Electrical System · opened Oct 2025

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the “SGO”), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports involved crashes in which the Standing General Order in place at the time required a report to be submitted within o…

NHTSA #AQ25002 · Electrical System · opened Aug 2025

Actually Smart Summon sessions resulting in low-speed impacts. Closed

On January 6, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation 24003 (PE24033) to investigate Actually Smart Summon (Summon) sessions resulting in crashes during active sessions. According to Tesla, Summon is a short-distance SAE Level 2 system, controlled by the user from a cell phone within a certain distance and intended for use in parking lots and on private property. ODI analyzed co…

NHTSA #PE24033 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2025 · closed Apr 2026

FSD Collisions in Reduced Roadway Visibility Conditions Closed

On October 17, 2024, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24031) of Tesla’s Full Self Driving Beta and Full Self Driving (Supervised) (collectively, FSD) to assess: the ability of the FSD system to detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions; whether any other FSD crashes had occurred under degraded roadway visibility conditions that are simila…

NHTSA #PE24031 · Electrical System · opened Oct 2024 · closed Mar 2026

Recall 23V838 Remedy Effectiveness Open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening a Recall Query to assess the remedy adequacy of Recall 23V838. On December 12, 2023, Tesla filed a Defect Information Report (Recall 23V838) applicable to all Tesla models produced and equipped with any version of its Autopilot system, which Tesla described as an SAE Level 2 (L2) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). Autopilot is the simultaneous engagement of…

NHTSA #RQ24009 · Electrical System · opened Apr 2024

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 51

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 51.

On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the compression gap of the HVAC drain funnel seal is wider than intended, which may cause water ingress. Inspect the sponge area of the HVAC drain funnel for water ingress. If water ingress is present, rework the HVAC drai…

Bulletin SB-26-18-001 · Feb 2026

Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under certain circumstances.

Bulletin SB-24-21-002 · Electrical System · Mar 2025

On certain Model S and Model X vehicles with a round steering wheel, built between November 6, 2024 and November 27, 2024, the supplier assembly process might have damaged the driver airbag. Coupled with a deep fold or crease in the airbag material or position…

Bulletin SB-24-20-001 · Air Bags · Jan 2025

Some Model S and Model X vehicles with 1st Generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) antennas might suffer from lower-than-expected navigation signal strength under certain circumstances.

Bulletin SB-24-21-002 · Electrical System · Dec 2024

Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…

Bulletin fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024

Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…

Bulletin fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024

Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…

Bulletin fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024

Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…

Bulletin fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024

Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…

Bulletin 2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024

Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…

Bulletin fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MODEL X (ALL VARIANTS) AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 5

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model X. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Visual System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the computer circuit board to short circuit. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind t…

Transport Canada #2025002 · Jan 2025

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, the airbag may not inflate properly in a crash. Safety Risk: An airbag that doesn't inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: Tesla will notify owners by email and advise you to contact Tesla Service to arrange for an inspection…

Transport Canada #2024784 · Dec 2024

Electrical

Issue: On certain vehicles, the hood latch assembly could fail and cause the unlatched hood warning not to display on the instrument panel. As a result, you may not be aware that the hood isn't latched properly. If this happens, the hood could open suddenly while driving. Safety Risk: A hood that opens suddenly while driving can block the driver's view and increase the risk of…

Transport Canada #2024427 · Jul 2024

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt reminder chime and visual warning may not work when you start the vehicle and your seat belt is not buckled. Canadian regulations require both a seat belt reminder sound and visual telltale when a driver is not wearing their seat belt. Safety Risk: A seat belt warning that doesn't work correctly may not remind you to buckle your seat be…

Transport Canada #2024298 · May 2024

Lights And Instruments

Issue: A previous over-the-air (OTA) software update could cause the vehicle not to display the correct visual warning indicators when there are problems with the brake system or when the parking brake is applied. As a result, the BRAKE, PARK, and antilock brake system (ABS) visual indicators would display as text instead of symbols. Safety Risk: While there is a low risk to sa…

Transport Canada #2024283 · May 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2024 Tesla Model X vehicles on record

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2024 Tesla Model X — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Tesla Model X have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2024 Tesla Model X. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Tesla Model X get?

The 2024 Tesla Model X has a U.S. EPA estimate of 100 MPGe combined (104 city / 96 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.