Tesla Model X 2016–2017 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin SB-17-11-003 R1 · NHTSA communication 10165736 · issued Sep 24, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Latches/locks/linkages
component
2016–2017
model years
2
vehicle entries
Official summary
On some Model X vehicles, the rear door edge protector might allow water to enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions the water can freeze, resulting in interference with door operation. The doors will function properly when the water unfreezes.
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.