2017 Tesla Model X Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

49Steering complaints

18.4%Of all 267 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 26.6%

SUSPENSION59 · 22.1%

STEERING49 · 18.4%

Unspecified / other49 · 18.4%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL22 · 8.2%

Share of the 267 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TESLA MODEL X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED CAUSING THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11415562 — filed 05/07/2021

“I'M NOT FROM THE US, BUT WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE ALSO SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH MODEL X CARS IN EUROPE. MY CAR…”NHTSA complaint 11377028 — filed 11/30/2020

“WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THEN PUT IN REVERSE, THE CAR MAKES A LOUD CRACKING NOISE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS BRAKES THAT WERE CLEANED…”NHTSA complaint 11376715 — filed 11/27/2020

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Tesla Model X have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Tesla Model X: 49 of 267 complaints on file (18.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model X have in total?

267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 58 reported injuries, and 52 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.