Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X
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The Tesla Model X is an electric SUV that began production in 2012. It features a 183 kW electric motor, accommodates six seats, and has a kerb weight of 2,518 kg with a length of 5,053 mm. The vehicle has a top speed of 252 km/h and experienced notable Norwegian market activity between 2019 and 2022, with 3,006 total registrations during this period, though numbers declined significantly from a peak of 1,966 registrations in 2019 to 388 in 2022.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerTesla
ProductionFrom 2012
Body typeSUV
FuelElectric
Engine power614 kW (823 hp)
Kerb weight2,480 kg
Top speed250 km/h
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive
Dimensions and layout
Length5,052 mm
Width2,000 mm
Height1,680 mm
Seats6
Doors5

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 22 European countries that registered the Tesla Model X in 2025 (537 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Tesla Model X registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Tesla Model X first registrations in Norway per year
20191,966
2020617
202135
2022388
2023138
202492
202525

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Tesla Model X cars registered for the first time across 22 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany101
France78
Belgium72
Netherlands51
Spain32
Italy28
United Kingdom27
Austria27
Norway25
Sweden18
Czechia17
Poland11
Portugal10
Denmark8
Greece7

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 122 complaints for the Tesla Model X, most often about steering, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 84% of Tesla Model Xs pass their MOT test first time, based on 3,994 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 22 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Tesla Model X. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-12-01

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-11-17

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The cable controlling the adjustment mechanisms for the left-hand seat in the second row could be badly-adjusted. In the event of a crash, this could lead to the backrest moving forwards, increasing the risk of injury for the occupant of the seat.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-11-17

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

    NHTSA campaign 22V037000 · reported 27/01/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.

    NHTSA campaign 22V045000 · reported 01/02/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.

    NHTSA campaign 22V050000 · reported 02/02/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.

    NHTSA campaign 22V063000 · reported 04/02/2022

  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAINUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model X vehicles. The left or right front-row side curtain air bags may not deploy as intended when the windows are lowered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

    Remedy: Tesla Service Centers will replace the left and right front-row side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-003.

    NHTSA campaign 22V233000 · reported 08/04/2022

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.

    NHTSA campaign 22V235000 · reported 12/04/2022

  • STRUCTURE:BODYUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling one 2022 Model X vehicle. A body structure reinforcement bracket was not installed at the second-row seat. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Remedy: Tesla will replace the vehicle, free of charge. The recall was completed April 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

    NHTSA campaign 22V264000 · reported 18/04/2022

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S, Model X, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating certain firmware releases. The infotainment central processing unit (CPU) may overheat during the preparation or process of fast-charging, causing the CPU to lag or restart.

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will improve CPU temperature management, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-009.

    NHTSA campaign 22V296000 · reported 03/05/2022

  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLSUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

    Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.

    NHTSA campaign 22V702000 · reported 19/09/2022

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V843000 · reported 15/11/2022

  • STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V085000 · reported 15/02/2023

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONTUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V488000 · reported 14/07/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V679000 · reported 11/10/2023

  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V743000 · reported 03/11/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:AUTONOMOUS/SELF DRIVING:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V838000 · reported 12/12/2023

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V862000 · reported 19/12/2023

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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 Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V051000 · reported 30/01/2024

  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICESUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V376000 · reported 28/05/2024

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHUS · NHTSAModel year 2022Over-the-air fix

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V554000 · reported 24/07/2024

  • AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V172000 · reported 19/03/2025

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:CUSHIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V967000 · reported 24/12/2024

  • BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREUS · NHTSAModel year 2022

    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017, 2021-2023 Model 3, 2020-2023 Model Y, 2021-2023 Model S, and Model X vehicles operating software version 2026.8.6. The rearview camera image may be delayed when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-26-00-001.

    NHTSA campaign 26V283000 · reported 05/05/2026

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Tesla recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Tesla Model X?
The Tesla Model X has a rated top speed of 250 km/h.
How much power does the Tesla Model X have?
The Tesla Model X produces 614 kW (823 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Tesla Model X?
The Tesla Model X is 5,052 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,680 mm tall.
How much does the Tesla Model X weigh?
The Tesla Model X has a kerb weight of about 2,480 kg.
How many seats does the Tesla Model X have?
The Tesla Model X has 6 seats.