Refreshed Tesla Model X 2021–2026

A new interior with a wide touchscreen and, at first, a yoke in place of a steering wheel, plus the three-motor Plaid. The last Model X was built in May 2026.

4 trims8 colors4 warnings31 recalls

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Overview

On record
4 warnings, 31 recalls

The story

Tesla announced the refreshed Model X with the refreshed Model S in January 2021. Outside only the bumpers and trim changed; inside came a horizontal screen, a yoke without stalks, ventilated front seats and a screen for the rear seats. The three-motor Plaid replaced the Performance. Drive Tesla, CarGurus, a published reference

An update in June 2025 added a front bumper camera, new wheels, ambient lighting that moves, and more room in the third row. Drive Tesla, CarGurus, a published reference

In January 2026 Tesla said it would stop building the Model X and turn its line over to the Optimus robot. A last run of 100 cars, the Signature Edition, was sold by invitation, and production ended in May 2026. CarGurus, a published reference

Rare and special

Colors

Show all 8 colors
  • Midnight Silver MetallicPMNG, years not known
  • Frost Blue Metallicyears not known
  • Diamond Blackyears not known

Interiors

Sources: Electrek, SlashGear, Drive Tesla, MobileSyrup

Specs

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Figures

Rare trims and options

Years and what changed

  1. 2021

    Refresh announced in January 2021: new bumpers, a horizontal screen, a yoke, ventilated front seats, a rear screen and a new powertrain. The lineup is the Long Range and the three-motor Plaid. Drive Tesla, CarGurus, Edmunds

  2. 2022

    The EPA ranges are cut to 348 miles for the Long Range and 333 for the Plaid, under updated testing. CarGurus, Edmunds

  3. 2023

    The All-Wheel Drive replaces the Long Range, and Hardware 4 for Autopilot begins to roll out. A round steering wheel can be ordered at no cost, and Ultra Red replaces the old red in March. CarGurus, Edmunds, Electrek

  4. 2024

    The round steering wheel is standard and the yoke an option. A lighter, more see-through glass roof, upgraded brake pads on the Plaid, and Lunar Silver from May. CarGurus, Edmunds, Electrek

  5. 2025

    No major changes. Edmunds

  6. 2026

    Mild styling updates and a quieter interior, from the update shown in June 2025, with Frost Blue Metallic and Diamond Black paint. A 100-car Signature Edition is the last version, and the last Model X is built in May 2026. Edmunds, Drive Tesla, a published reference

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Recalls

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  • 2021–2024 Recall 24V554000

    The car may not notice a hood left unlatched. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2016–2024 Recall 24V376000

    The seat belt warning may not come on for an unbelted driver. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2020–2021 Recall 24V153000

    A factory reset can silence the sound that warns pedestrians of the car. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2016–2024 Recall 24V051000

    The brake, parking brake and ABS warning lights are shown in letters too small. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2023 Recall 24V035000

    On cars with the 4.0 computer and certain software, the rear camera picture may not show. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2022–2023 Recall 23V862000

    The doors can unlock in a crash. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2016–2023 Recall 23V838000

    Autosteer's checks may not do enough to stop a driver misusing it. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2024 Recall 23V743000

    When the yoke or the steering wheel was swapped, the wrong driver's airbag may have been fitted. NHTSA

  • 2021–2023 Recall 23V679000

    The car may not detect low brake fluid or show a warning light. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2023 Recall 23V488000

    The front seat belts may not be fixed properly to their pretensioner anchors and can come loose. NHTSA

  • 2023 Recall 23V489000

    The forward camera may be misaligned, so emergency braking, collision warning and lane assist can switch off without telling the driver. The camera is checked and adjusted. NHTSA

  • 2023 Recall 23V244000

    On cars with the 4.0 computer and one software version, a weak camera signal may stop the rear camera picture showing. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2016–2023 Recall 23V085000

    Full Self-Driving Beta can behave unsafely at junctions and respond poorly to speed limit changes. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2023 Recall 22V843000

    The airbag module's calibration may make the front passenger airbag deploy wrongly in some low-speed crashes. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2017–2021 Recall 22V818000

    Power steering assist can drop out on rough roads or after a pothole. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2022 Recall 22V702000

    The windows' automatic reversal may not react properly to an obstruction. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2022 Recall 22V296000

    The touchscreen's processor can overheat while getting ready to fast- charge, and lag or restart. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2022 Recall 22V264000

    One car was built without a body reinforcement bracket at the second- row seat. The car is replaced. NHTSA

  • 2020–2022 Recall 22V235000

    The Boombox feature can play sounds through the outside speaker while moving and mask the pedestrian warning. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2022 Recall 22V233000

    The front side curtain airbags may not deploy as intended when the windows are down. They are replaced. NHTSA

  • 2020–2022 Recall 22V063000

    The Boombox feature can play sounds through the outside speaker while moving and mask the pedestrian warning. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2022 Recall 22V050000

    A software fault can open a heat pump valve and trap refrigerant, weakening the defroster. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021–2022 Recall 22V045000

    The seat belt chime may not sound when the driver is unbuckled. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

  • 2016–2022 Recall 22V037000

    Full Self-Driving Beta's rolling stop could take the car through an all-way stop without stopping. The feature is switched off over the air. NHTSA

  • 2021 Recall 21V868000

    The driver's airbag can tear when it goes off. NHTSA

  • 2017–2021 Recall 21V846000

    On one software version, a fault can bring false collision warnings or sudden automatic braking. Fixed over the air. NHTSA

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Maintenance

Warranty when new

Basic50,000 miles or 4 years CarGurus
Battery and drive unit150,000 miles or 8 years CarGurus
Body rust12 years EdmundsAny miles

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