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2018 Tesla Model X recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 28, 202424V376000 | Seat belts: front warning light/devicesA seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V376000
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| Jan 30, 202424V051000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelWarning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 24V051000
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| Dec 12, 202323V838000 | Electrical system: ADAS autonomous/self drivingIn certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or… Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V838000
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| Feb 15, 202323V085000 | Steering: automated/adaptive steeringFSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 23V085000
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| Nov 1, 202222V818000 | Steering: electric power assist systemA loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V818000
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| Mar 18, 202222V169000 | Back over prevention: display functionA delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V169000
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Owner complaints by component140
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 34 | 24 |
| Unknown or other | 29 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 19 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 19 | 14 |
| Structure | 15 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 7 |
| Seats | 10 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 6 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Steering | 7 | 5 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 4 |
| Power train | 6 | 4 |
| Wheels | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Model X 60D, Model X 75D, Model X 90D, Model X P100D, Model X P90D.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“I was driving down the road and my car started shaking, I was about 5 or 6 miles from an exit so continued and within 1 mile a rod broke and fell on top of my tire causing me to catastrophically have to stop n swerve…”
- Suspension
“My 2018 Tesla model X front suspension is making cranking noise and seems like it’s unsafe to drive.”
- Forward collision avoidance
“Our Tesla Model X is failing recently with several issues as listed below: 1. 'Autiopilot disabled' - Autopilot was not available to use since 09/2024 after upgraded to 12.x FSD upgrade.”
Other Tesla Model X model years
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2018 Tesla Model X recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Tesla Model X have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Tesla Model X. The most recent, 24V376000 (reported May 28, 2024), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Tesla Model X recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: steering (2), back over prevention (2), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Tesla Model X?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 34 complaints out of 140 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 24 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Tesla Model X?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Tesla recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Tesla dealer.
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