2017 Tesla Model X service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Tesla Model X — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a Tesla Model X, and for the past two summers I’ve experienced a repeating safety-critical issue during hot weather. After driving for a period in the heat, multiple systems begin to fail. The car displays numerous warnings including: •“Parking brake requires service” •“Traction control…”
filed May 10, 2025
“Now I know it's called Phantom or Ghost Breaking. When in cruise control or in autopilot, in certain highway areas from 65 or 70, it breaks down to 25 mph. Cars behind gets dangerously close, as well as the royal scare face I get! There has been two major updates since I bought it, and it still…”
filed Feb 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Model X | 10 | 5% |
| 2022 Model X | 9 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 Model X | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 Model X | 14 | 7% |
| 2016 Model X | 24 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.