Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X owners have reported 5 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Tesla Model X


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Tesla Model X

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owned a 2023 Tesla x. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, the contact became distracted by an incoming phone call and crashed into another vehicle. The airbags deployed upon impact and the contact became locked inside the vehicle.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph when the vehicle's front passenger door suddenly unlocked and opened. The contact attempted to close the door, however, the door failed to latch.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Unintended, unexpected opening of front frunk hood while driving slowly in a parking lot into a strong wind gust. I did not deploy frunk switch and secondary latch apparently inoperative   Read details...

The Doors Lock problem

The contact owned a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 15 mph from a traffic light, the vehicle was t-boned by another vehicle attempting to run the red light.   Read details...




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