Three problems related to warnings have been reported for the 2016 Tesla Model X. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Tesla Model X based on all problems reported for the 2016 Model X.
Description of problem: instrument cluster complete failure my 2016 Tesla Model X instrument cluster has completely failed and permanently displays "car off" regardless of the actual vehicle status, including while actively driving at highway speeds. Critical information I cannot see while driving: gear position (p, d, r, n) - I have no visual confirmation of what gear the vehicle is in vehicle speed/speedometer warning lights (brake, abs, tire pressure, etc. ) battery status any critical safety alerts this is an extremely dangerous condition that prevents me from knowing essential driving information required to operate the vehicle safely. Federal safety violations: this defect clearly violates federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 101 and no. 102. Gear position indicators must be "permanently displayed in view of the driver" critical safety information must be accessible to a properly seated and belted driver instrument panels must provide essential vehicle status information Tesla's pattern of similar recalls: Tesla has previously recalled vehicles for similar instrument cluster issues: 2023 recall (NHTSA campaign 23v-404): Tesla recalled 2012-2023 model s and 2016-2024 Model X vehicles for incorrect instrument panel warning light font size, specifically stating that warning lights with smaller fonts "can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash. " 2022 recall (multiple campaigns): Tesla recalled model s and Model X vehicles for touchscreen failures affecting backup camera, window defroster/defogger, and instrument cluster displays.
On may 30, on a 55 mph highway, my Tesla Model X was traveling at highway speed in thick traffic. The vehicle was using cruise control, but not auto pilot. In other words, the auto steering function was not engaged. A vehicle that the Tesla Model X was following came to a sudden, unexpected stop. I applied the brake pedal with full force. The anti-lock brakes engaged and the brakes began pulsing (normal anti-lock brake behavior). However, while the brake pedal was depressed with full force, the anti-lock brakes stopped pulsing and the brake pads disengaged from the rotors. The car coasted as if the brake pedal was not depressed. The brake failure resulted in a frontal collision with the stopped vehicle. A police report was filed at the scene of the crash. There were no physical injuries and the Tesla Model X was driveable after the incident. However, the car that was struck had significant damage (but no bodily injuries). Because the Model X was driveable, I attempted to recreate the incident 12 hours later. However, as I tested the brakes, they behaved normally. With the fully depressed brake pedal, the antilock brakes stayed active until a full stop of the vehicle. Is it possible that the frontal collision system malfunctioned? as the frontal sensors detected an impending crash, did the car's computer disengage the brakes mistakenly? the car had no warning lights prior to may 30. However, at the exact time of the crash, two codes were registered. (I used the Tesla service mode to access them). One code states the anti-lock brakes were active. The second code registered exactly 2 seconds later and states "pedestrian safety system fault". There is a police report, but we have not received it yet. I had to check no in the form because the form would not allow me to move forward unless I uploaded the report. I can upload the police report when I receive it.
Main display computer goes dark and stops working while in drive. Hvac system stops as well as defroster does not work. Poor visibility and control issue of the car.
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Warnings problems |