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ProblemsByVinFile / 2017-TESLA-MODEL-XNHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2017 · Tesla
Tesla Model X problems
2 active recall campaigns on file, no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
Reliability score
9.6 / 10
No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 2 active recalls on file — read those first.
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Should you avoid this 2017 Model X?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
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If the gear breaks during parking brake release, the vehicle will not be able to be moved. If the gear breaks during parking brake application, the parking brake may not adequately hold the vehicle, potentially resulting in the vehicle rolling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Tesla will notify owners, and service centers will replace both the left and right electric parking brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began March 6, 2018. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-33-002.
If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla service technicians will correct the cable adjustment for the left-side, fold-flat, second row, seat recliner mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on November 10, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-17-13-004.
Under investigation
6 open at NHTSA
EAElectrical System › Adas · opened March 2026
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA26002 on NHTSA →
PEElectrical System › Adas · opened October 2025
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. PE25012 on NHTSA →
AQElectrical System › Adas · opened August 2025
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. AQ25002 on NHTSA →
RQElectrical System › Adas · opened April 2024
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. RQ24009 on NHTSA →
DPVehicle Speed Control · opened June 2023
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. DP23002 on NHTSA →
EAAir Bags › Frontal · opened September 2021
NHTSA has an open defect investigation covering this vehicle — the step that can precede a recall, not a finding of fault. EA21002 on NHTSA →
Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2017 Tesla Model X, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2017 Tesla Model X?
Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2017 Tesla Model X without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What's the most common problem on the 2017 Tesla Model X?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Tesla Model X has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2017 Tesla Model X?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2017/Tesla/Model X.
Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics.
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