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Tesla Model X

2018 only

292 classified complaints 9 recalls

2018 Tesla Model X have 292 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 9 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 3,473 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Tesla Model X report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 70 complaints

Median onset: 3,473 miles. 11.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 53 complaints

Median onset: 34,750 miles. 11.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 26 complaints

Median onset: 20,907 miles. 11.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 23 complaints

Median onset: 27,000 miles. 13.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 21 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 15 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 26,000 miles.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 12 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018 model year. See the full Tesla Model X report for every year and full specs/safety data.