2016 – 2021 · 1 body style available
1st Gen
Fast seven-seat electric SUV defined by its falcon wing doors, in both directions.
Tesla Model X (2016-2021) Buyer's Guide
The first-generation Model X is a fast, spacious, seven-seat electric SUV with the most complicated doors ever fitted to a production car. Those falcon wing rear doors define the ownership experience in both directions: they are genuinely useful in tight
2022 – present · 1 body style available
2nd Gen
Palladium interior, Plaid tri-motor power, and the same falcon wing doors as before.
Tesla Model X Refresh (2022+) Buyer's Guide
The refreshed Model X arrived for 2022 with the Palladium interior, a heat pump, and the Plaid tri-motor powertrain that makes it one of the quickest SUVs ever built. The dashboard, screens, and rear drive unit layout all came from the Model S refresh, and
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Frequently asked questions
What generations of the Tesla Model X are there?
1st Gen (2016 to 2021); 2nd Gen (2022 to present).
What are the common problems with the Tesla Model X?
Documented problems include Falcon Wing Door Faults, MCU1 eMMC Flash Failure (pre-2018), Second-Row Seat Latch (2016-2017). Which ones apply depends on the generation, so open the year you are considering for its recalls, complaints and a full breakdown.
Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Tesla Model X?
Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.