2026 Tesla Model X

Used Model X listings often advertise free supercharging, but this perk does not transfer to new owners and may have been revoked if Tesla previously resold the vehicle. Buyers risk paying full Superc...

Tesla sales reps provide vague or incomplete information on packages like the tech package or Autopilot, even when hardware is present. Buyers struggle to understand what features are included or requ...

The Model X's auto high beam system automatically switches high beams on and off based on oncoming traffic detection. Owners report it performs poorly, frequently flashing high beams inappropriately a...

Unlike many vehicles, the Model X lacks visual or audible alerts in side mirrors for vehicles in blind spots, instead using warning lights in the door pillars and an optional chime despite having sens...

Tesla's Autopilot driver assistance system can permanently disable itself for the rest of the drive after minor driver interventions, showing a flashing red popup. Reactivation requires pulling over t...

The Model X's auto park assist feature displays error messages that prevent it from functioning and block Autopilot engagement. This renders the self-parking system unusable in affected vehicles.

The Model X's perimeter and proximity alarm system chimes excessively during routine maneuvers like parallel parking or drive-thrus. This creates a barrage of unnecessary alerts that owners find panic...

The Model X Autopilot system frequently gets confused during operation, leading to unreliable performance. Journalism reports highlight specific dangers like malfunctioning in rain conditions.

The Model X uses a yoke-style steering wheel with buttons for turn signals instead of traditional stalks. Owners complain they are difficult to locate and activate accurately, especially when wearing ...

The Model X requires swiping on the center touchscreen to shift gears like drive or reverse, with no physical stalk or lever. Owners report it sometimes fails to register, leaving the car stuck in the...

The falcon wing doors use sensors to detect obstacles and prevent opening fully if someone stands directly in front. Passengers find this confusing as the door won't open until they step aside, and th...

Despite sensors, the falcon wing doors sometimes hit adjacent cars' mirrors and continue pushing against obstructions. They also resist manual opening or closing when parked close to other vehicles.

The horn button is on the yoke's right side, making it difficult to reach quickly during emergencies especially when the wheel is turned, often hitting voice commands or wipers instead.

The Model X driver display (instrument cluster) lacks useful customizations like tire pressure, album art, energy graphs, or satellite maps, which owners want via simple software updates. FSD visualiz...

The backup camera is mounted at an angle that fails to show the actual rear corners of the vehicle, with guidelines that mislead drivers into collisions.

Replacing the key fob battery requires prying it out with a tiny tool, as nails or fingers are insufficient.

The air suspension automatically raises or lowers height based on GPS location even during aggressive driving on twisty roads when drivers prefer manual control.

Tesla's over-the-air software updates can modify battery charging and management behavior. Owners of Model S and X have sued claiming a 2023 update unexpectedly caused faster battery degradation.

Older Tesla Model S and X vehicles without HW3 or MCU2 receive few or no meaningful over-the-air software updates. European owners report Tesla has stopped developing new features for these cars.

Tesla occasionally pushes free OTA updates that increase battery capacity and range on certain Model X variants. A 60D owner reported sudden upgrade to 75D with 224 miles max range.

Over-the-air software updates can disrupt working features or cause options to disappear. Owners fear losing HD radio or other functions after upgrading.

Newer Model X with Hardware 4.0 lacks Full Self-Driving and Summon features pending an OTA software update. Owners report only basic Autopilot available currently.

Tesla vehicles send the full Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to Tesla servers every half hour in plain text during HTTPS handshakes, before encryption, raising privacy concerns as it reveals vehic...

Tesla collects vast amounts of personal, vehicle, driving, location, infotainment, app, and Autopilot data, including from third-party marketing partners, with unclear usage details.

Cabin cameras pointed at the driver can share videos with Tesla if data sharing is enabled; Tesla employees have internally shared sensitive customer videos including children and nudity.

Opting out of vehicle data collection deactivates connectivity, blocking OTA updates, remote services, and other features, potentially causing reduced functionality, serious damage, or inoperability.

Tesla's privacy policy allows sharing personal information with law enforcement and government based on vague 'good faith' beliefs without requiring court orders or clear limitations.

Sentry Mode uses vehicle cameras to continuously record bystanders and passersby near the parked car, potentially violating their privacy rights.

Owners seek ways to fully disable telemetry and data collection beyond basic UI settings like video sharing, due to concerns over constant vehicle-to-Tesla phoning home.

Tesla's insistence on collecting driving data has blocked vehicle leases in regions with strict privacy laws like GDPR in Germany.

The Tesla app allows remote control of vehicle features like preconditioning, unlocking, and camera access. Owners of used Model X vehicles report being unable to add their car to the app due to Tesla...

Tesla's app and account system controls access to Supercharger network for remote-initiated charging. Some owners experience blocks preventing Supercharging due to account or payment issues, requiring...

Tesla collects remote diagnostics data from vehicles using the VIN for service and safety purposes. This enables remote monitoring but raises concerns about data tied to specific vehicles.

Tesla's infotainment and backend services run on a single datacenter with poor infrastructure. A software deployment once caused nearly the entire vehicle fleet to enter a reboot loop for an hour.

The GPS navigation system fails to update after ferry travel, falsely indicating the vehicle is still at the boarding location. This disables cameras, autopilot, speed lock, and other GPS-dependent fe...

The Full Self-Driving (FSD) option fails to persist on the user's profile overnight, requiring reactivation each time. Accompanied by camera calibration resetting unexpectedly.

The Media Control Unit (MCU), which powers the central infotainment touchscreen, fails after warranty expiration, causing the screen to go blank and requiring costly replacement.

The vehicle's software exhibits frequent minor glitches and bugs that annoy owners despite not being catastrophic. These persist in a premium vehicle expected to have polished software.

Tesla is raising the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscription, pressuring owners to pay more for advanced driver assistance features they may already own or expect. This is seen as a tactic t...

The Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta subscription requires a high 'safety score' based on driving behavior to access the feature, often unattainable and leaving subscribers unable to use what they've paid...

Tesla's navigation system, which relies on premium connectivity for turn-by-turn directions and satellite view, becomes completely blank and unusable without a strong internet connection, with no offl...

Advanced Tesla features like real-time traffic visualization, navigation, Autopilot, and Summon require sharing road segment data with Tesla, raising privacy concerns for owners who must opt-in to dat...