https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Tesla Model X. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:39:29 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2177876 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On February 17 at approximately 9:30 AM, while my wife was driving uphill, the vehicle abruptly shut down and became completely disabled. It began rolling backward despite her attempting to accelerate. Multiple warning alerts activated simultaneously, and the vehicle would not respond to forward input. Our [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. A total loss of power while in motion, combin https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2177877 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On February 17 at approximately 9:30 AM, while my wife was driving uphill, the vehicle abruptly shut down and became completely disabled. It began rolling backward despite her attempting to accelerate. Multiple warning alerts activated simultaneously, and the vehicle would not respond to forward input. Our [XXX] child was in the vehicle at the time. A total loss of power while in motion, combin https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2176576 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Sept 20, 2025. 2025 Model X door alarmed for being open when it was actually closed. Door would only open intermittently. Your in car and cannot escape through drivers door. It was locked shut and thought it was open. Parked car requested Tesla service. Mobile unit came out replaced electric opener. Door continued to lock driver in and out of car randomly for the month of October 2025. We parked https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2176359 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2022 Tesla Model X at highway speed, I experienced a sudden loss of steering assist shortly after Supercharging. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn, and I had to use significant force to maintain control. The vehicle displayed a ‘Steering Assist Reduced’ alert, FSD became unavailable, and the suspension behaved unexpectedly. After the incident, the vehicle was t https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2176360 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2022 Tesla Model X at highway speed, I experienced a sudden loss of steering assist shortly after Supercharging. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn, and I had to use significant force to maintain control. The vehicle displayed a ‘Steering Assist Reduced’ alert, FSD became unavailable, and the suspension behaved unexpectedly. After the incident, the vehicle was t https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2176361 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2022 Tesla Model X at highway speed, I experienced a sudden loss of steering assist shortly after Supercharging. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn, and I had to use significant force to maintain control. The vehicle displayed a ‘Steering Assist Reduced’ alert, FSD became unavailable, and the suspension behaved unexpectedly. After the incident, the vehicle was t https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2173723 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2018 Model X experienced a sudden and complete loss of power and became totally inaccessible. All doors and access points were inoperable and the vehicle could not be unlocked, disconnected, powered on, or placed into any service or tow mode. Emergency front-trunk release cables had to be used and external 12-volt power applied at the jump terminals to wake the vehicle. The inability to access https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2173724 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2018 Model X experienced a sudden and complete loss of power and became totally inaccessible. All doors and access points were inoperable and the vehicle could not be unlocked, disconnected, powered on, or placed into any service or tow mode. Emergency front-trunk release cables had to be used and external 12-volt power applied at the jump terminals to wake the vehicle. The inability to access https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2173725 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The 2018 Model X experienced a sudden and complete loss of power and became totally inaccessible. All doors and access points were inoperable and the vehicle could not be unlocked, disconnected, powered on, or placed into any service or tow mode. Emergency front-trunk release cables had to be used and external 12-volt power applied at the jump terminals to wake the vehicle. The inability to access https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2173109 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 unless the brake was depressed. In addition, we were unable to place the vehicle in Park, which meant tha https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2173110 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 unless the brake was depressed. In addition, we were unable to place the vehicle in Park, which meant tha https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2173111 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 unless the brake was depressed. In addition, we were unable to place the vehicle in Park, which meant tha https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2172352 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 02/01/2026 at approximately 2:07 p.m., my 2018 Tesla Model X (VIN [XXX] , approximately 151,099 miles, software version 2026.2.3) experienced Sudden Unintended Acceleration while I was driving near [XXX] . I was [briefly describe what you were doing, for example: “slowing to a stop in traffic,” or “slowly pulling into a parking space,” or “braking to turn into a driveway”]. My foot was on the https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2172019 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 31, 2026, at 10:30 PM, I was driving from Fort Lauderdale to my home in Boca Raton, Florida. I was using FSD supervised mode. Close to my home, a big red image suddenly appeared, the car started accelerating fast, and I had no control over the car or its steering wheel. The car hit several electrical posts and only stopped after the airbags engaged. My wife was in the passenger seat. Th https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2172020 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On January 31, 2026, at 10:30 PM, I was driving from Fort Lauderdale to my home in Boca Raton, Florida. I was using FSD supervised mode. Close to my home, a big red image suddenly appeared, the car started accelerating fast, and I had no control over the car or its steering wheel. The car hit several electrical posts and only stopped after the airbags engaged. My wife was in the passenger seat. Th https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2171638 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2018 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 17 MPH, the vehicle suddenly made a right turn and crashed into a bridge. No warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife did seek medical attention; however, she sustained minor whiplash. A police report was not filed, but a Police Department did report on scene. Upon further inspection, https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2171610 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally document a life-threatening mechanical failure involving my 2022 Model X on January 30, 2026. While my wife was operating the vehicle, it suffered a simultaneous and catastrophic collapse of all primary safety systems. During operation, the vehicle experienced a total loss of steering and braking control. This was accompanied by a rapid cascade of critical system alerts o https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2171611 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally document a life-threatening mechanical failure involving my 2022 Model X on January 30, 2026. While my wife was operating the vehicle, it suffered a simultaneous and catastrophic collapse of all primary safety systems. During operation, the vehicle experienced a total loss of steering and braking control. This was accompanied by a rapid cascade of critical system alerts o https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2171612 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I am writing to formally document a life-threatening mechanical failure involving my 2022 Model X on January 30, 2026. While my wife was operating the vehicle, it suffered a simultaneous and catastrophic collapse of all primary safety systems. During operation, the vehicle experienced a total loss of steering and braking control. This was accompanied by a rapid cascade of critical system alerts o https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2171070 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The front passenger seat sensor failed. Without the sensor properly detecting weight, the airbag will deploy no matter the weight of the front seat passenger. Tesla has fixed the sensor placement in newer models as the service tech told us this is a common issue in later models where the only fix is to pay over $5k to replace the entire seat otherwise the airbag will go off no matter what. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2171071 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The front passenger seat sensor failed. Without the sensor properly detecting weight, the airbag will deploy no matter the weight of the front seat passenger. Tesla has fixed the sensor placement in newer models as the service tech told us this is a common issue in later models where the only fix is to pay over $5k to replace the entire seat otherwise the airbag will go off no matter what. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2170344 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving during a rainstorm, the power steering assist feature suddenly failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The driver was able to forcefully turn the steering wheel and drive the vehicle a short distance to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the local Tesla Service Center who di https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2170555 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2025 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that after the latest update was pushed out, the speed regulation on the vehicle failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the speed regulation was set to "Standard Mode" and the vehicle accelerated to 70 MPH in a 55 MPH Zone. The contact stated that was not the mode selected. In addition, when the contact set the speed regula https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169920 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-20 Performance, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: 1TBA7B95C3724. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. After the vehicle was inspected, the contact observed tread separation on the driver’s side rear tire, and that the top tread port https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169922 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-20 Performance, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: 1TBA7B95C3724. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. After the vehicle was inspected, the contact observed tread separation on the driver’s side rear tire, and that the top tread port https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169634 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 265 45R 20 As I was driving down the road, I heard a flapping sound. I couldn't pull over right away, as I was in the left lane, and there was a lot of traffic. I pulled over, but I couldn't put the vehicle into park or turn it off! After a family member showed up. i had them put their foot on the brake, while I investigated the issue. I noticed a long piece of tread that was handing from th https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169199 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2016 Tesla Model X experienced Electronic Parking Brake failure with alerts stating ‘parking brake did not release.’ Tesla is charging for replacement despite known EPB defect and recall affecting 2016 Model X vehicles. This is a safety-related braking issue. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169200 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2016 Tesla Model X experienced Electronic Parking Brake failure with alerts stating ‘parking brake did not release.’ Tesla is charging for replacement despite known EPB defect and recall affecting 2016 Model X vehicles. This is a safety-related braking issue. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169414 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Making a loud squeaky noise and knocking while I turn. The noise is coming from the steering and front suspension arms I believe. https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x https://plaincars.com/make/tesla-model-x#complaint-2169415 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Making a loud squeaky noise and knocking while I turn. The noise is coming from the steering and front suspension arms I believe.