How many recalls does the 2018 Tesla Model X have?

The 2018 Tesla Model X has 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Tesla Model X has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2018 Tesla Model X?

Of 299 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2018 Tesla Model X Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Tesla Model X has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,954,696 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 24V376000 2024-05-28 125,233 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

Consequence

A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V051000 2024-01-30 2,193,869 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…

Consequence

Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23V838000 2023-12-12 2,031,220 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's…

Consequence

In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.

STEERING 23V085000 2023-02-15 362,758 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation.Â The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an…

Consequence

FSD 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.

Remedy

Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.Â Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.Â Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.Â Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.

STEERING 22V818000 2022-11-01 40,168 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 22V169000 2022-03-18 947 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Consequence

A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.

STEERING 22V037000 2022-01-27 53,822 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.

Consequence

Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 21V846000 2021-10-29 11,728 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.

Consequence

Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.

BACK OVER PREVENTION 21V035000 2021-01-29 134,951 affected

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no…

Consequence

The eMMC controller wear-out condition can cause the loss of the rearview camera display, defrost/defog control settings, and exterior turn signal lighting, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners should ensure their vehicles are operating firmware release 2020.48.48.12 or newer, which will alert owners if the eMMC is approaching lifetime wear. Tesla will notify owners, and will replace the VCM daughterboard with one containing an enhanced eMMC controller, free of charge. The recall began March 29,…

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1321

SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

211

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

STRUCTURE:BODY

STEERING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

118

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints299

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-06-12

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-05-17

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-05-17

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-05-17

“The falcon doors will not open under any circumstance if the car is sitting in the sun. This is a known issue by tesla with thousands of online complaints by owners. It seems the glue that holds the sensor comes loose in the heat. This is a major safety issue by nhtsaâ€™s own standards. Not being…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2026-05-09

“I own a 2018 tesla model x that has multiple breakdowns ( 3 times to date: feb.28, 2026, mar.7, 2026, mar.14, 2026) resulting in the vehicle becoming undriveable and could not be shifted out of neutral. During driving on separate occasions, the vehicle displayed multiple safety warnings and…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-03-14

“For the past year, the battery will not hold it charge. I am getting about 30% of predicted mile range in colder weather and about 50% of predicted range in warmer weather. This makes the car unusable except for short trips and even then requires frequent charging. In addition, intermittantly, it…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-02-10

“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…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2026-02-04

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ25002 Opened 2025-08-20 · open

Compliance with Standing General Order 2021-01 Reporting Requirements

The Office of Defects Investigation (â€œODIâ€�) has identified numerous incident reports submitted by Tesla, Inc. (â€œTeslaâ€�) in response to Standing General Order 2021-01 (the â€œSGOâ€�), in which the reported crashes occurred several months or more before the dates of the reports. The majority of these reports…

Investigation DP19005 Opened 2019-10-01 · closed 2021-09-28

Battery Management Software Updates

In a letter dated September 17, 2019, Mr. Edward Chen petitioned the NHTSA to initiate a defect investigation of certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles that received revised battery management software in one or more over-the-air (OTA) updates from Tesla, beginning in May 2019. The petitioner bases his request on…

Investigation DP19005 Opened 2019-10-01 · closed 2021-09-28

Battery Management Software Updates

Investigation DP19005 Opened 2019-10-01 · closed 2021-09-28