2016 Tesla Model X 60d
Common Problems
Ranked from 213 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
18 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Touchscreen Malfunction
71complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe touchscreen can freeze, go black, or become unresponsive, affecting various vehicle functions.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Suspension Failure - Front Control Arm Disconnect
69complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe front control arm disconnects while reversing, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
$300–$900est. control arm / ball joint replacement · 1.5–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Main Computer Unit (MCU) Failure
42complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe main computer unit can fail, leading to loss of critical vehicle functions such as navigation, climate control, and safety features.
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Screen Blackouts and System Freezing
30complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe center console screen frequently goes black or freezes, leading to loss of control over important functions such as climate control and navigation.
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Electrical Stability Control (ESC) Issues
26complaintsHigh severityOtherIssues with the electronic stability control can lead to loss of control and safety features.
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Suspension Failure Leading to Wheel Detachment
23complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension has failed, causing wheels to detach or become jammed in wheel wells.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Suspension Collapse - Front and Rear
19complaintsHigh severitySuspensionMultiple instances of complete suspension collapse leading to severe damage and potential loss of vehicle control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Control Arm Failure
15complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe driver-side lower control arm can suddenly break while braking, causing the car to become uncontrollable and potentially leading to a crash.
$300–$900est. control arm / ball joint replacement · 1.5–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Front Suspension Link Failure
15complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe front suspension link can suddenly break without any impact, causing the wheel to move backward and contact the fender or damage the tire.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Unintended Acceleration - Electronic Design Flaw
12complaintsSafety riskElectricalUnintended acceleration incidents occur frequently, often blamed on driver error but supported by evidence of electronic design flaws.
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Steering Assist Malfunction
10complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering assist system can fail, causing the car to feel unresponsive or difficult to control, especially during turns.
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Unintended Acceleration
7complaintsHigh severityOtherThe car suddenly accelerates uncontrollably, leading to potential loss of control and accidents, even at low speeds.
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Windshield Double Vision Issue Affecting Nighttime Visibility
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe windshield suffers from a double vision effect that is particularly noticeable at night, potentially causing driver confusion.
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Electrical System Glue Leak
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalAn adhesive leak from the infotainment system has caused safety hazards and environmental concerns.
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Falcon Wing Door Malfunction Causing Damage
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe Falcon Wing doors have malfunctioned, opening or closing incorrectly and causing damage to the vehicle body.
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Recall Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple recalls have been issued but not all issues have been addressed, leading to ongoing problems.
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Steering System Malfunction Causing Uncontrolled Vehicle Movement
2complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering system failed, causing the vehicle to veer off course without warning, leading to a collision with a guardrail.
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Vehicle Speed Control Issues Resulting in Unexpected Acceleration
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own while attempting to merge onto a freeway, resulting in a collision.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.