2018 Tesla Model X structure problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2018 Tesla Model X — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The falcon doors on the model X, when it is a hot day, and the sun is hitting the door, these doors will not open under any circumstance, resulting in a major safety issue. should there be an accident, a fire or other issue where someone needs to exit the vehicle, they are simply not able to do so…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
“The Automated Emergency Brakes did not activate. This car hit the next car on the street. I was driving when I noticed the brake lights on the car in front of me, so I applied the brakes. Though it did not work, as this car is equipped with the Automated Emergency Brakes feature, it was expected…”
filed May 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.
SB-21-12-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 5, 2024
Structure problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Model X | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Model X | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 Model X | 14 | 14% |
| 2017 Model X | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 Model X | 56 | 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.