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2017 Tesla X

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 X.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2017 Tesla X Electric arrives as a passenger car propelled solely by an electric powertrain, marking its place in the model's evolution. With 237 total owner complaints logged and eight recalls issued, the data points to suspension as the leading complaint area for this model year. These figures frame the 2017 X as a version where reliability concerns clustered notably around chassis components, a pattern that researchers should weigh when assessing its standing in the lineup's history.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198 in
Overall width79.1 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Curb weight5269 lb
Track (front / rear)65.4 / 66.9 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Tesla X lead in one area — the suspension, 42 of 237 reports (18%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 23 of the reports describe a crash and 1 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.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
117
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
237
Owner complaints
23 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 237 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Suspension42
Electrical System35
Unknown Or Other19
Steering17
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other9
Steering,Suspension6
Back Over Prevention5
Structure5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 117 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SB-25-16-0032025-06-03Electrical SystemOn certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage…
SB-21-12-0052024-12-05StructureFor some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed…
2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…
2024.38_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…
fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf2024-09-30Unknown Or OtherTesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s…

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 X have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.