CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Tesla Model X has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA, including 35 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (47 reports).
2018 Tesla Model X recalls
Seat belt warning may not sound for unbelted driver
Some Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have a seat belt warning light and chime that do not activate as intended when the driver is unbelted.
Dashboard brake and ABS warning text too small to read easily
The instrument panel on these Tesla vehicles displays the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights in an incorrect font size.
Driver Misuse Risk With Autosteer Driver-Assist Feature
This recall covers vehicles with Autosteer, an SAE Level 2 driver-assistance feature.
Software may let vehicle run intersections or exceed speed limits
Certain Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta software, or with that software pending installation, may act unsafely around intersections.
Steering May Lose Power Assist on Rough Roads
Certain electric power steering systems may lose power assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
Rearview Camera May Lag When Reversing, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Tesla Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles from 2017 to 2020 may not show the rearview camera image right away when the car starts to reverse.
Vehicles May Roll Through All-Way Stops, Raising Crash Risk
Certain Tesla vehicles equipped with the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the "rolling stop" function to take the vehicle through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a complete stop.
False Braking Alerts Could Cause Sudden Stops
Some Tesla vehicles from 2017 to 2019 may have a communication error in their forward collision avoidance system.
Center Display Can Fail, Losing Rearview Camera and Turn Signals
The center display's storage memory can wear out over time.
Most common 2018 Tesla Model X problems
Problem areas named in the 193 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 47 |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 |
| Electrical System | 37 |
| Suspension | 37 |
| Structure | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 |
| Steering | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Seats | 11 |
| Power Train | 11 |
What owners report
Following battery replacement under Service Order #XXX at a Tesla Service Center, my 2018 Tesla Model X 100D (VIN [XXX]) was returned with the underbody belly pan visibly detached and drooping toward the road surface. Fasteners were not reinstalled after service. Additional post-service issues include: recurring "Electrical System Power Reduced â Vehicle May Shut Down Unexpectedly" warnings, repeated touchscreen failure, and Falcon Wing doors opening while driving. None of these conditions existed before service. Vehicle is not being driven due to safety risk. I have photographic evidence dated XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I am reporting a serious FSD safety-related software issue. While FSD was engaged, my 2018 Model X 100D (HW3, software 2026.26.6.1, FSD 12.6.4) unexpectedly came to a complete stop in the middle of the street twice. Please do not treat this as a repair estimate. I am requesting that Tesla review the FSD telemetry/event logs for both incidents and escalate the issue to the FSD/Autopilot engineering team. The vehicle stopping in the middle of an active roadway creates a potential collision hazard. Please document this as an FSD safety complaint/software defect and confirm that the events have been submitted for engineering review. I am not authorizing any paid repair based on this complain.
The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle became stuck in drive(D) and failed to shift to park(P). Due to the failure, the safety system locked the doors, and the contact was trapped inside the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle struck the garage door, causing damage to the garage door. The vehicle then rolled backwards and came to a complete stop after depressing the brake pedal. No air bags had deployed during the failure. The message âSelf-Driving Feature Disabledâ was displayed. A Police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The Fire Department arrived at the scene and had to open the frunk to cut the wi
My vehicle intermittently and without warning disables Autopilot/cruise control while driving, most consistently during hard acceleration from a stop or low speed. The touchscreen displays "Take Over Immediately" and Autopilot becomes completely unavailable for the remainder of the drive. The system only resets after the vehicle is parked and allowed to sit. This has occurred repeatedly over multiple weeks, documented via the vehicle's own Service Mode diagnostic logs, showing the following recurring fault codes occurring together, dozens of times between approximatelyXXX and XXX: PM_w041_dasMIA â "Pedal Monitor Warning: DAS CAN node is missing" DI_w124_cruiseFault â "Drive Inverter Faul
While driving on FSD (Full Self Driving) the vehicle was turning off the road into a parking lot and sped up and hit a vehicle while I was pressing the brake to the floor! I had to brace for impact when I hit the vehicle. I have requested the data and telemetry logs from Tesla. Everything was fine before the crash. Husband had a similar incident a few weeks ago where he was turning with FSD engaged and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the turn with a vehicle coming right at him, he had the gas floored to get out of the way but was completely stopped, could not move for 15 seconds or so.
2018 Tesla Model X questions
Does the 2018 Tesla Model X have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2018 Tesla Model X: Seat belt warning may not sound for unbelted driver; Dashboard brake and ABS warning text too small to read easily; Driver Misuse Risk With Autosteer Driver-Assist Feature; Software may let vehicle run intersections or exceed speed limits; Steering May Lose Power Assist on Rough Roads. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Tesla Model X?
Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (47), Unknown Or Other (41), Electrical System (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Tesla Model X has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.