Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 X.
The 2016 Tesla X is an all-electric passenger car that relies entirely on Tesla's electric drivetrain, with no conventional engine option. This model year carries a substantial reliability burden, having accumulated 417 owner complaints and 10 recalls, with suspension issues standing out as the top complaint area. These figures place the 2016 X among the more problematic entries in the model's reliability history, meaning researchers and prospective buyers should approach this model year with particular caution given its documented complaint and recall record.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 198 in |
| Overall width | 79.1 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Curb weight | 5269 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 65.4 / 66.9 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 49/51 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2016 Tesla X lead in one area — the suspension, 115 of 417 reports (28%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 59 of the reports describe a crash and 4 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 417 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 142 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-25-16-003 | 2025-06-03 | Electrical System | On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage… |
| SB-21-12-005 | 2024-12-05 | Structure | For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed… |
| SB-24-12-008 | 2024-10-31 | Structure | On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have… |
| 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
| 2024.38_s3xy.pdf | 2024-09-30 | Unknown Or Other | Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s… |
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