UK Reliability Directory

Tesla Model X

Production Years: 2016 - 20245 Documented Faults

Tesla's flagship SUV featuring the iconic Falcon Wing doors. While highly practical and fast, it is arguably Tesla's most complex and maintenance-intensive model.

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Common Faults & Reliability

These are the most common documented problems for the Tesla Model X, sorted by their typical impact and frequency.

Falcon Wing Door Sensors

medium severity

The complex sensors (ultrasonic and capacitive) in the falcon wing doors can fail, leading to "ghost" obstacle detection where the door stops opening or refuses to open at all.

Est. repair cost:£300–£800

Front Half-Shaft Shudder

medium severity

A shudder or vibration felt through the floor and steering wheel under hard acceleration, caused by excessive wear in the front drive shafts (half-shafts).

Est. repair cost:£600–£1,200

Suspension Creaking & Thumping

medium severity

Like the Model S, the heavy Model X is prone to premature suspension wear. Front lower control arms and sway bar links are common failure points.

Est. repair cost:£400–£900
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