Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2025 Tesla Model X. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
A strong vibration or judder when accelerating hard, often worse uphill or with the suspension in a higher setting.
Accelerate firmly from 20-50 mph on a smooth road, then repeat in a higher suspension setting if available.
£1,800
A rear door pauses, beeps, reverses, opens unevenly, or refuses to complete its movement.
Open and close both rear doors several times on level ground using the screen and exterior controls.
£1,500
The tailgate closes down, then beeps, bounces back, or shows as still open on the screen/app.
Open and close the tailgate several times using the button and screen/app if available.
£800
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2025 Tesla Model X, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually