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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 is an electric passenger car whose reliability record is marked by 237 owner complaints and 8 recalls. Suspension stands out as the top complaint area, generating the highest volume of owner reports. These metrics establish this model year as a defined point in the vehicle’s reliability history, meaning researchers must weigh both its complaint volume and recall count when assessing its long-term ownership profile.

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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.