Model X and Model S are out of production
Tesla says it plainly on its own site. As of October 2026, the Model X page states that the car is no longer in production, and the Model S page says the same about the Model S, pointing shoppers to remaining inventory. The final versions of the X were the dual-motor car and the Plaid.
What that means for an existing owner: your car still gets Tesla service, parts and software, and any remaining warranty still applies. What it changes is the long view. You are maintaining a car that will only get older, so records, recall completion and a relationship with a good shop matter more than they did when the X was Tesla's current flagship. We have not seen Tesla publish an exact end-of-production date, so we do not give one.
Warranty: what may be left
Tesla's current warranty page lists 4 years/50,000 miles of basic coverage and 8 years/150,000 miles for the Model X battery and drive unit, with at least 70% capacity retention. Older cars were sold years ago, so assume little or none of the 8-year term may remain on a 2016-2020 car and check, rather than guess.
- Look it up in the Tesla app under Specs & Warranty. It shows the coverage that applies to your VIN.
- Warranty repairs must be done by Tesla. Non-warranty work can go to any shop.
- Tesla offers an optional Extended Service Agreement for Model X. Read the terms for eligibility and when it starts.
- If you bought the car from a private seller, add it to your account (My Products > Add Product). Tesla says this can take up to 48 hours.
Maintenance intervals for older cars
There are no oil changes, but older Model X cars have a couple of intervals that are easy to skip and worth keeping. From Tesla's published schedule:
| Item | Older Model X interval |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | Every 2 years on 2012-2020 production (every 3 years on later cars) |
| HEPA and carbon filters (if fitted) | Every 3 years |
| A/C desiccant bag | Every 4 years on 2015-2020 cars; no scheduled change with a heat pump |
| Tire rotation | Every 6,250 miles, or sooner if tread differs by 2/32 inch |
| Brake fluid | Test every 4 years; sooner if you tow or brake hard, especially in hot, humid places |
| Alignment and balancing | As needed, and after new tires |
The A/C matters more here than in most places. A Texas summer runs the air conditioning hard for months, so the 4-year desiccant interval is one to keep on the calendar. If you tow, Tesla's note about checking brake fluid more often applies directly to a heavy car like the X.
You are maintaining a car that will only get older, so records, recall completion and a relationship with a good shop matter more than they did when the X was Tesla's current flagship.
Things to keep an eye on
- Falcon-wing doors. Keep the sensors clean and the seals conditioned, and listen for new noises early. A door that starts to strain or hesitate is easier to deal with before it stops.
- 12V battery (the small low-voltage battery that runs the electronics). Older cars rely on it heavily; a failing one tends to cause odd warnings before it quits.
- Connectivity. Early cars with the original computer and modem can be slow to wake remotely, and the app may take a minute or more to respond.
- Tires. The car is heavy. Check pressure and alignment more often than you would on a sedan, and see our EV tires guide for load ratings when it is time to replace.
- Roof trim and seals on 2016 cars; see the recall below.
Recalls that matter for older X owners
Many Tesla recalls are fixed with free over-the-air updates, but several that apply to older Model X cars need hands-on work. From NHTSA's records:
- 2016 roof trim (24V615000, following 20V710000): trim may have been glued without primer. Tesla tests adhesion and reattaches it.
- 2016-2017 second-row seat (17V639000): the left reclining seat back may not latch. The cable is adjusted.
- 2017-2021 power steering on rough roads (22V818000): fixed by a software recalibration.
Run your VIN through our recall lookup. If something shows as open, book it in the Tesla app; recall work is free.
Parts and service out of warranty
Tesla has made out-of-warranty ownership easier than many people realize. It publishes service manuals, wiring diagrams and the parts catalog free at service.tesla.com, and anyone can buy parts at parts.tesla.com with a free Tesla account or at a Service Center. Independent shops can subscribe to Tesla's diagnostic software ($75 a day, $150 a month or $700 a year, per Tesla's service site). Key pairing and other security work also needs the shop to be registered with the security registry run by NASTF (the National Automotive Service Task Force).
- Use Tesla for warranty items, anything involving the high-voltage battery (Tesla says it should never be opened outside trained service) and recalls.
- Consider an independent EV shop for tires, alignment, brakes, suspension, filters and 12V work. For out-of-warranty jobs they can be faster or cheaper; compare quotes.
- Record outside work in the car's Maintenance Summary (Controls > Service > Maintenance, software 2024.44.25 or later) so the history stays with the car.
Our Tesla service options guide goes deeper, and our directory lists independent EV repair shops in DFW, Houston, Austin or San Antonio.
Useful additions
- All-weather liners for all three rows.
- A sunshade for the large windshield; see the Texas heat guide.
- Door-seal and rubber conditioner.
Charging an older X at home
Tesla's support pages put Model X at up to 35 miles of range per hour on a 48 A Wall Connector and about 23 on the Mobile Connector with a NEMA 14-50 outlet (a common 240 V outlet). Your car's own charging screen shows the rate it actually takes. Because the X adds range more slowly than the smaller cars, a faster circuit is worth more here. Any new circuit is a job for a licensed electrician; see our home charging guide.
Sources
- Tesla, Model X page ("no longer in production", towing) (checked October 2026)
- Tesla, Model S page ("no longer in production") (checked October 2026)
- Tesla, vehicle warranty (checked October 2026)
- Tesla, vehicle maintenance (checked October 2026)
- Tesla, adding a vehicle to the app (checked October 2026)
- Tesla service, diagnostic software and parts and tools (checked October 2026)
- NHTSA recall 24V615000, 17V639000, 22V818000 (checked October 2026)
- Tesla, Wall Connector and Mobile Connector charge rates (checked October 2026)
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