2018 Tesla Model X power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Tesla Model X — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The 2018 Model X experienced a sudden and complete loss of power and became totally inaccessible. All doors and access points were inoperable and the vehicle could not be unlocked, disconnected, powered on, or placed into any service or tow mode. Emergency front-trunk release cables had to be used…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
“During a recent incident where a tire issue caused damage to the wiring harness for the parking brake, resulting in a Parking Brake Failure notification on the screen, the vehicle would not stop or turn off. The vehicle displayed N for neutral on the dash, but the vehicle would drive forward unless…”
filed Feb 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Model X | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Model X | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 Model X | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 Model X | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Model X | 10 | 4% |
| 2016 Model X | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.