2018 Tesla Model X steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Tesla Model X — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle: 2018 Tesla Model X Recall Reference: Tesla eMMC Recall – NHTSA Campaign Number 21V-035 (Recall 21V035000) Defect Description: In March 2021, Tesla notified me by email of a recall involving failure of the eMMC memory chip in the Media Control Unit (MCU). This defect is known to cause loss…”
filed Dec 18, 2025
“The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with the message “Steering Assist Reduced” message displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…”
filed Jul 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
- Electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering…Campaign 22V818000 · Nov 1, 2022
- "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software…Campaign 22V037000 · Jan 27, 2022
Steering problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Model X | 46 | 24% |
| 2022 Model X | 41 | 34% |
| 2021 Model X | 12 | 31% |
| 2020 Model X | 18 | 15% |
| 2019 Model X | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Model X | 50 | 19% |
| 2016 Model X | 58 | 13% |
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.