Structure Problems of Tesla Model X

Tesla Model X owners have reported 129 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (115 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Tesla Model X


Recently reported Structure problems of Tesla Model X

The Body problem

Following battery replacement under service order #xxx at a Tesla service center, my 2018 Tesla Model X 100d (VIN [xxx]) was returned with the underbody belly pan visibly detached and drooping toward the road surface. Fasteners were not reinstalled after service.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving and rolling up the front driver's side window, the exterior window lower chrome detached. The contact was able to grab the chrome piece before the chrome piece flew off the vehicle.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear falcon wing door closed unexpectedly. The door sensor failed to sense the contact’s [xxx] daughter’s leg. The contact’s [xxx] daughter’s leg was fractured.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The auto close feature on the Tesla Model X can quite dangerous. I’ve been hit by it unexpectedly closing several times. The most recent time, the rear trunk closed on me while I was taking out my grocery bag out of it. It hit my forehead, and I got a major bump.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

Problem #1: the components that failed are the front wheel fenders, they blew off while driving down the highway, they have since been repaired. The repairman said that these blow off all the time due to how they are installed with plastic clips and glue.   Read details...




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