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2016 Tesla Recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns covering 1 model.

24V615000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 11, 2026

Tesla Model X · 2016

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.

Consequence: Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

20V710000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 11, 2026

Tesla Model X · 2016

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.

Consequence: Trim that separates from the vehicle during use can cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

20V062000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
May 2, 2020

Tesla Model X · 2016

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Consequence: Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

17V639000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Dec 10, 2017

Tesla Model X · 2016

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Moto...

Consequence: If the seat back moves forward in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

16V192000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Jun 4, 2016

Tesla Model X · 2016

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not con...

Consequence: If the third row seat does not remain in its adjusted position, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.

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