2018 Tesla Model X electrical system problems

What owners report

• “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…”

  filed Aug 18, 2026

• “For the past year, the battery will not hold it charge. I am getting about 30% of predicted mile range in colder weather and about 50% of predicted range in warmer weather. This makes the car unusable except for short trips and even then requires frequent charging. In addition, intermittantly, it…”

  filed Apr 19, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related recalls

• An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and…
  Campaign 24V051000 · Jan 30, 2024
• In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the…
  Campaign 23V838000 · Dec 12, 2023

Related service bulletins

• On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the…

  SB-25-16-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 3, 2025

Electrical System problems in other Model X years

Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Tesla Model X