2017 TESLA MODEL X Structurebody Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2017 TESLA MODEL X
8 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 TESLA MODEL X. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
The falcon doors window seals are detaching from vehicle. Part detached and made contact on to another vehicle behind me while in traffic. I asked my Tesla service center and was told I must have the windows replaced to have seal rubber replaced. I was informed by window replacement vendor the issue is common for the Tesla Model X.
The rear doors on the Model X are powered "Falcon Wing" doors. The motorize up in order to enter/exit the vehicle. The doors have ultrasonic sensors that allow the doors to sense if there is an obstacle in the way of the door's path of travel. When the vehicle is in a sunny hot location, the sensors on the doors either overheat, or the heat of the sun warps the door panel just enough that the sensors are fooled into thinking that there is an obstacle in the way of the door, so the door will not open when the rear seat passenger attempts to exit. Under these conditions, pushing the button to open the rear doors causes them to open a few inches, and then the door beeps, and the door won't open any further. In order to get the door to open further, the occupant must hold the...
I was not able to open the model X with the keyfob, The Central body Controller Module failed.
Front passenger door mechanism doesn’t function properly . Door only opens when pulling on interior door handle. Service department stated it’s a common problem with the door actuators failing and it needs to be replaced.
VEHICLE WAS SUMMON TO ENTER GARAGE AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR FRAME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE, SIDE MIRROR, AND SHATTER THE FRONT QUARTER PASSENGER WINDOW. THE SUMMONS FEATURE DOES NOT YET WORK!
WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THEN PUT IN REVERSE, THE CAR MAKES A LOUD CRACKING NOISE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS BRAKES THAT WERE CLEANED UP BUT STILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE.
THE CAR SUDDENLY TOOK OVER AND ACCELERATED BEYOND CONTROL WHILE I PULLED THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE. FRONT AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND THE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
HERE IS A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THE REAR SEATS IN THE MODEL X: HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/CONCERN-ABOUT-HEAD-INJURY-THIRD-ROW-SEATING SNIP**THE THIRD ROW SEATS ARE CLEARLY EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS FOR MEDIUM-TALL PASSENGERS. IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME (IF IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ALREADY) THAT SOMEONE IS KILLED OR SUFFERS DEVASTATING NECK INJURIES FROM THIS SEATING/ROOF DESIGN. THE PROBLEM IS THAT SOMEONE CAN SIT 'COMFORTABLY' IN THAT SEAT AND THINK THEY ARE SAFE, BUT IN EVEN A MINOR FRONTAL CRASH THEIR FOREHEAD WOULD STRIKE THE REAR HATCH-WINDOW-FRAME CROSS MEMBER, VIOLENTLY ROTATING THE HEAD BACKWARDS, BREAKING THE PERSON'S NECK. TESLA 'CLEVERLY' USED THE GLASS HATCH ROOF TO ALLOW MORE HEADROOM WITH A LOWER AERODYNAMIC ROOF, BUT THIS JUST MEANS PEOPLE MIGHT SIT IN THIS SEAT WHO ARE TOO TALL TO SURVIVE THERE IN EVEN A MINOR FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT. TESLA SHOULD HAVE A DISCLAIMER (HEIGHT RESTRICTION?) ABOUT THIS ISSUE.** THE THREAD ALSO DISCUSSES THE DANGER...
Other 2017 TESLA MODEL X Problem Areas
Electrical System
70 complaints
Suspension
59 complaints
Unknown Or Other
48 complaints
Steering
45 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
22 complaints
Service Brakes
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
15 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Visibilitywiper
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Lane Departure Assist
8 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention
4 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalinfotainmentvideo Touchscreenmonitorunit
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadasautonomousself Driving
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint