Is the 2016 TESLA Model X safe to drive?

The 2016 TESLA Model X has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STRUCTURE:BODY recall for the 2016 TESLA Model X? (Campaign #20V710000)

Your 2016 Model X vehicle's front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been installed without primer, which could cause it to come loose while driving. If the trim separates, it can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Tesla will contact you and fix the issue by testing the trim adhesion and applying primer if necessary, all for free.

Campaign 20V710000

Under Review Plain English 2020-11-17

What This Recall Means

Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

What Happened

Your 2016 Model X vehicle's front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been installed without primer, which could cause it to come loose while driving.

Risk if Unfixed

If the trim separates, it can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Tesla will contact you and fix the issue by testing the trim adhesion and applying primer if necessary, all for free.

Affected Vehicles

2016 TESLA Model X

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #20V710000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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