Safety Score
70
Average
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2018 Tesla Model X.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | I own a 2018 Tesla Model X that has multiple breakdowns ( 3 times to date: Feb.28, 2026, Mar.7, 2026, Mar.14, 2026) res… |
| 2026-02-04 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | During a recent incident where a tire issue caused damage to the wiring harness for the parking brake, resulting in a P… |
| 2026-02-03 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The 2018 Model X experienced a sudden and complete loss of power and became totally inaccessible. All doors and access … |
| 2026-02-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | On 02/01/2026 at approximately 2:07 p.m., my 2018 Tesla Model X (VIN [XXX] , approximately 151,099 miles, software vers… |
| 2026-01-26 | TIRES | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-20 Performance, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, … |
| 2026-01-24 | TIRES | No | 0 | 265 45R 20 As I was driving down the road, I heard a flapping sound. I couldn't pull over right away, as I was in the… |
| 2026-01-14 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Water entered the passenger cabin of my vehicle during normal rain exposure while the vehicle was parked overnight. The… |
| 2026-01-13 | POWER TRAIN | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 17 MPH, the… |
| 2026-01-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My 2018 Tesla Model X experienced repeated over-the-air software update failures starting in late December 2025. Each u… |
| 2025-12-17 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | After the latest software update, the icons to show your headlights are on and high beams are active are now blocked in… |
| 2025-12-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I own a 2018 Tesla Model X 100D. The high-voltage battery has failed twice in seven years. Tesla replaced both with re-… |
| 2025-12-04 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model X Recall Reference: Tesla eMMC Recall – NHTSA Campaign Number 21V-035 (Recall 21V035000) Defe… |
| 2025-11-27 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car lost power on the highway suddenly while driving at highway speeds and would not start after we pulled over off the… |
| 2025-11-10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Door is not working and causes the car to be unable to drive and to run out of battery. The door failure prevents emerg… |
| 2025-09-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The horn on the steering wheel stopped working. It causes the air conditioning to turn on when pressed. |
| 2025-09-13 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | Control arm squeaks. Only way Tesla fixes is to replace. Smoke fix is a 2$ grease application to ball joint but they ch… |
| 2025-08-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | On [XXX], around [XXX], I was driving my 2018 Tesla Model X on [XXX] , waiting to turn left into [XXX]. While stopped i… |
| 2025-07-25 | SEATS | No | 0 | On July 25, 2025 I was installing a toddlers car seat in the vehicles rear passenger seat. Upon clipping the secure st… |
| 2025-07-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS | Yes | 0 | See attached document for complaint. |
| 2025-07-08 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | During a recent inspection, the Tesla service center (at Los Gatos) informed me that my Model X is missing a suspension… |
| 2025-07-08 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering whee… |
| 2025-06-30 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | Yes | 0 | Tesla X in full self driving mode failed to lower speed and detect stopped in-lane vehicle on a very sharp turn, crashi… |
| 2025-06-30 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | I was driving down the road and my car started shaking, I was about 5 or 6 miles from an exit so continued and within 1… |
| 2025-05-15 | STEERING | No | 0 | Last month we were driving our Tesla Model X on the highway and suddenly the steering started malfunctioning. It was al… |
| 2025-04-28 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | My 2018 Tesla model X front suspension is making cranking noise and seems like it’s unsafe to drive. This is a known is… |
| 2025-04-22 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | No | 0 | Our Tesla Model X is failing recently with several issues as listed below: 1. 'Autiopilot disabled' - Autopilot was … |
| 2025-04-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | One fine morning Car would not start and shows some errors. tried using a AAA service and Had the car towed into Tesla … |
| 2025-03-24 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | No | 0 | While driving on the freeway at 60 mph, the car's hood suddenly opened and struck the windshield, obstructing the drive… |
| 2025-03-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Based on thousands of posts, replies, etc, this seems to be a well known issue with this model/year Tesla as well as ot… |
| 2025-03-12 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I have had to replace my axles/have had cv joint failure 3 times and have another service scheduled for a fourth CV/axl… |
| 2025-03-07 | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | No | 1 | The auto close feature on the Tesla Model X can quite dangerous. I’ve been hit by it unexpectedly closing several times… |
| 2025-02-26 | STEERING | No | 0 | The steering wheel is hard to turn while driving. Also, heard a clanking/ squeaking sound while driving. |
| 2025-01-21 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | ‘safety restraint system issue’ error pops up when ever car is turned on was told that can cause airbag to not be deplo… |
| 2025-01-16 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | System warning for the rear left safety restraint. Took it into Tesla and they charged me. |
| 2024-12-20 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The horn on the steering wheel stopped working recently. Horns are important safety features on any vehicle, and electr… |
| 2024-12-16 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Jumped in neutral while at at a stop light. Would not go back in gear. |
| 2024-10-27 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | While driving on highway with autopilot on . I received the message "Steering Assist reduced .Vehicle will require ad… |
| 2024-10-06 | STEERING | No | 0 | 2018 Tesla X with only 48k miles has lost power (electric) steering and controllability. This is a huge safety issue wh… |
| 2024-09-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | I had a problem with steering wheel on my Tesla Model X 2018 After twice updating the software, my steering wheel becam… |
| 2024-07-26 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | The car was being summoned out of a parking spot using the smart summon feature, as the car began pulling out of parkin… |
| 2024-07-21 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | AC compressor failed within 1000 miles of High Voltage battery being replaced. This is the second AC compressor failur… |
| 2024-07-07 | STEERING | No | 0 | Driving vehicle on a local highway at about 35 mph when suddenly the steering wheel locked up while making a slight tur… |
| 2024-06-15 | SEATS | No | 0 | INCIDENT REPORT: automated driver seat attempted to crush me when vehicle placed into drive Date: 15 June 2024 4:10 ET… |
| 2024-06-01 | STEERING | No | 0 | Steering “U Joint” apparently degrades/locks up due to rust and debris. This is a well known issue and the Tesla commun… |
| 2024-04-28 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I have encountered what seems to be a very common issue in 2018ish tesla vehicles. Seatbelt sensor issues. While I beli… |
| 2024-04-17 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | on 4/17/2024 while exiting bank drive up lane in parking garage car suddenly accelerated from 5mph to maximum, both fee… |
| 2024-04-02 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the driver and passenger s… |
| 2024-03-31 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car lost power on the highway suddenly and would not start after and we pulled over on the side of the highway. Took a … |
| 2024-03-21 | SUSPENSION | No | 0 | The car starts developing very loud squeaking noise when the suspension is at work, when turning, and when accelerating… |
| 2024-03-20 | STEERING | No | 0 | When turning the power steeting goes in and out and most of the time the steering wheel does not return and is stuck wh… |