Tesla Model X owners have reported 33 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (33 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
I am reporting a catastrophic suspension failure resulting in complete wheel separation on my 2023 Tesla Model X plaid shortly after Tesla service. While driving, the front left wheel separated from the hub, rendering the vehicle not drivable and creating an immediate risk of loss of control, collision, and serious injury or death. Tesla towed the vehicle back to its service center and issued written service documentation stating (verbatim): “the front left wheel had separated from the hub. The issue was caused by missing hardware on the upper control arm, leading to further damage. ” Tesla did not attribute the failure to impact, road debris, wear, or misuse. The missing hardware was at a critical suspension attachment point. As a result, Tesla replaced multiple major safety-critical components under goodwill / internal service, including the front left active damper/air spring, upper control arm bracket, halfshaft, wheel speed sensor, and multiple structural fasteners. A wheel-off event caused by missing suspension hardware represents a severe safety defect with high risk of catastrophic injury or fatality. This incident raises serious concerns about suspension assembly, post-service quality control, and whether other vehicles may be operating with missing or unsecured hardware. I respectfully request NHTSA review this as a suspension/wheel retention safety defect and evaluate whether additional investigation or corrective action is warranted.
I am reporting a safety concern related to the suspension system in my 2017 Tesla Model X. The front tires are rubbing against the wheel arch liner, especially when turning or driving over uneven terrain. I have not made any aftermarket modifications, and the vehicle has been maintained in accordance with Tesla’s recommendations. This issue appears to match the known problem involving front suspension fore link failures documented in NHTSA investigations and prior complaints for 2016–2017 Model X vehicles. While I have not experienced a complete suspension failure, the current symptoms are consistent with reported cases where the fore links weaken or fail, causing the wheel to shift and contact the fender liner, leading to tire damage, unusual noises, and potential safety risks. I have reported this to Tesla, but they have not acknowledged this as a known issue for my VIN. However, NHTSA previously identified over 400 instances of similar failure and recommended that Tesla expand their service bulletin to include more vehicles. This is a critical safety concern as it can lead to premature tire wear, loss of control, and further suspension failure. I am requesting that NHTSA review whether Tesla should issue a recall or cover this repair under a broader service campaign.
The tire blow up on the freeway while driving with no impact, collision or any warning or any external factors, it’s very well documented all over the internet that Model X Tesla have serious tire problems associated with faulty tire pressure system tpms and in accurate tire reading as well with a car alignment that don’t compensate or adjust for the air suspension height changes that is available within the car settings and that causes a rapid and dangerous uneven tire wear that could lead to a tire failure on the road while driving. Tesla just recently recalling 700,000 cars with tire pressure issues and my car is effected as well because we never received any warning before the blowout. We did inspect the tire and documented everting showing no evidence of any that went through the tire to cause it go flat, the car is 8 month old and everything is fairly new and we should never have to deal with such and event that almost got us killed on the freeway, also since we were forced to exit the freeway for our safety driving on a flat tire that did cause a serious damages to the tire and vehicle with no spare wheel available to get it replaced on the spot to prevent any further damages, the car is not safe to be driven with serious tire pressure and bad alignment that comes from the factory that don’t match the suspension profile selected by the user that puts lots of unnecessary stress on the tire that causes a serious dangerous event to happen anytime. Tesla is refusing to take any responsibility for this issue even though it’s very well documented and we end up with a $4500 bill, something that we never should be responsible for. Also Tesla manager oliver ftankcom suggested that it’s ok to risk our lives staying in the car and not move it after a flat tire so we don’t cause more damages to the car, but we would of been killed on the freeway waiting for 4 hours for a tow truck to show up, so we had no choice but to exit the freeway for safety with a spare tire.
We bought our Tesla Model X on or about June 6th 2023, on or about March 22nd our right rear tire developed a leak, we took it to les schwab tires to have it checked our and they discovered it was a cracked wheel, they said it was a defective wheel and that we should take it to Tesla to get replaced as they have seen 3 others in the last 2 weeks. We took it to Tesla and they said they would not warranty any wheels as they have never warrantied any before. They said it was due to road impact but there is no sign of any impact visible other than the crack. Around that same time our passenger door window button fell inside the door panel so we scheduled an appointment to have it fixed and had been advised it would be covered. My wife took it to them on or about April 19th and one guy said it probably wouldn't be covered then the other service adviser stated that it would be warranty as we have not had the car for even a year but then the service manager refused to fix it and wanted us to pay over $1,000 to fix it. They said it was from abuse that it broke but not sure how you abuse a switch push down on it with your finger to activate switch. Now on Saturday April 27th we have developed another tire loosing air, now the left rear due to another cracked wheel. Now I did more research online and have found numerous people with the same problems and having 3-4 of their factory wheels breaking. This is also on top of the car wearing out the inside edge of the tire while the center and outer part of the tire has lots of life left in it meaning that the alignment is not properly set but Tesla says that it is normal because it is a performance vehicle. Not sure that I would consider a 6 passenger sub a performance vehicle.
Tire inner wear which is due to bad design, it is hard to notice but blows up tire randomly, which is deadly while on highway. Its known issue specially with pre-refresh models, there should be at-least a recall to rectify toe/camber issue in alignment, proactively. Almost every single Model X owner is facing same issue.
No horn in middle of the wheel. Tried pressing the small button and instead it caused windshield wipers to activate.
I am writing to you once again to emphasize and provide additional details regarding the critical safety issue I previously addressed concerning the Tesla Model X vehicles, which is similarly affecting Tesla model s models. My personal experience underscores the severity of this problem: I have had to replace five tires due to accelerated inner wall wear. This specific wear pattern is a direct result of improper camber alignment, an issue that Tesla has continuously refused to rectify. This problem is not isolated to my vehicle alone. A growing number of Tesla Model X and model s owners have reported similar experiences, indicating a widespread and systemic issue. The accelerated inner wall tire wear poses significant safety risks, as it can lead to unexpected and dangerous tire failures on the road. Despite the clear evidence and numerous complaints from Tesla owners, Tesla has consistently declined to address this issue adequately. It appears that the company’s reluctance is rooted in the fact that proper repair or recall to fix the camber alignment is not cost-effective from their perspective. However, this cost-cutting measure is putting drivers and passengers at risk. Given the scale and gravity of this issue, I urge the national highway safety institute to take immediate action. It is essential to investigate these recurring problems with both the Tesla Model X and model s models. The safety of Tesla drivers, passengers, and the general public is at stake, and a thorough investigation could compel Tesla to take the necessary corrective actions. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety matter. I trust that the national highway safety institute will act promptly to ensure automotive safety and hold manufacturers accountable for their vehicles’ reliability and safety.
To whom it may concern, I am writing to you to emphasize and provide additional details regarding the critical safety issue concerning the Tesla Model X vehicles. My personal experience underscores the severity of this problem: I have had to replace over 8 tires in 3 years due to accelerated inner wall wear. This specific wear pattern is a direct result of improper camber alignment, an issue that Tesla has continuously refused to rectify. This problem is not isolated to my vehicle alone. A growing number of Tesla Model X and model s owners have reported similar experiences, indicating a widespread and systemic issue. The accelerated inner wall tire wear poses significant safety risks, as it can lead to unexpected and dangerous tire failures on the road, which has happened to me. Very dangerous. Despite the clear evidence and numerous complaints from Tesla owners, Tesla has consistently declined to address this issue adequately. It appears that the company’s reluctance is rooted in the fact that proper repair or recall to fix the camber alignment is not cost-effective from their perspective. However, this cost-cutting measure is putting drivers and passengers at risk. Given the scale and gravity of this issue, I urge the national highway safety institute to take immediate action. It is essential to investigate these recurring problems with both the Tesla Model X and model s models. The safety of Tesla drivers, passengers, and the general public is at stake, and a thorough investigation could compel Tesla to take the necessary corrective actions. Thank you for your attention to this urgent safety matter. I trust that the national highway safety institute will act promptly to ensure automotive safety and hold manufacturers accountable for their vehicles’ reliability and safety. There have been 4 incidents of this happening with my car. Just putting one date below.
"on August 18, 2023, I was driving at 70 mph on I-95 near the 100-mile mark using full self-drive. The front driver-side suspension housing cracked, causing the bottom part of the suspension to detach. This led to the front tire striking the upper part of the wheel, resulting in a tire blowout. A piece of metal from the suspension fell onto the road and hit the rear driver-side tire, causing it to also blow out. The vehicle lost control and came to a stop on the left side of the road. ".
I think the rear passenger suspension failed causing the car to veer right and hit two parked cars.
At the low speed, the car suspension failed (most likely the control arm) and the vehicle swung to the right and crashed into the car bridge rails. As a result of this, the right front wheel dislodged completely, which would not be possible if there were no mechanical problems with the suspension. Tesla dublin had worked on my suspension three weeks prior to the accident. The full video from the dash cam before and after the accident is available below. Https://drive. Google. Com/drive/folders/1gbvniik6otrqhaek_k1ofzsald3btucu https://share. Icloud. Com/photos/0019fxn5yampzr2s9yq0otnfa.
Constant shudder when driving because of design flaw in camber & control arms. We tried reaching out to Tesla multiple times but they don't want to cover it under warranty multiple owners are having same issue.
While pulling forward to straighten out car into parking/charging spot at less than 1mph at evgo charger in front of meijer store the front passenger wheel made loud clunk and would not move. Another motorist charging said he heard it and offered to help. I called Tesla roadside from car’s service screen and waited over half hour before being disconnected. The Tesla app provides no applicable options for this scenario to report. I then called my extended warranty (x-care) roadside and after almost 4 hours obtained a tow to Tesla service in clarkston. Tesla now diagnosed that the fore link assy, 1. 00 rh(1041575-00-b) washer, nordlock, 1. 00 15. 2x30. 7x3. 4(1033093- 00-a) nut hf m14x1. 50 [10] 1. 00 znni nl insert(1004358-00-c) need to be replaced. $400 parts and labor. Invoice attached. This luckily occurred with only me in the car, on 40 degree day and at the charger…I was nearly out of charge. I would have been stranded. And begged a lot of what if’s… the car had just been serviced by Tesla on 11/14/22-11/18/22. Invoice attached. Tesla replaced bolts in steering rack housing when I brought it in for a windshield replacement? bottom line though this is too critical a failure during such a basic, low speed operation to be safe. I cannot trust that the fore link assembly won’t fail in future in same or different wheel. It felt like the car broke its own leg by merely taking a slow step forward. This should not be permissible. Thank you for your work.
Car has 52000 miles. Car was parked ok. Upon returning to drive I noticed cracking sound and noticeable wobbling motion on right front wheel. Car was found to have broken right front ball joint and Tesla replaced all front parts left and right. Tesla said this was wear and tear and I disagreed and think it is a safety issue!.
I was driving on the road send out of no where, while driving the wheel started to shake and felt I was losing control. I I started to press down on the brake in my car would not slow down as fast as it normally would and I felt that I was pretty much driving on metal. Because I had no control due to the wheel on the passenger front side my car was going in and out of the gravel on the road where I almost flew into a ditch. I got the car to stop and noticed the full rim split completely in half. My safety was at risk because I had a toddler in the car with me as well and something like this should never happen to a brand new car rim and tire.
I was experiencing very loud noises from the suspension and/or steering while driving and turning. The tires were also wearing excessive and very unevenly. Within 500 miles, the tires went from 2/32nds to completely bald with no signs of tread at all and very chopped. I took the vehicle to Tesla for inspection. They came back with a repair order for $6,171 for suspension parts such as fore link assy for l and r, front suspension aft link, right rear upper link, air spring module l and r, sway bar link l and r and other misc repairs. I found that there were many complaints online for some of these components. Tesla offered no explanation why a garage kept vehicle with only 54k miles would have so many severe suspension issues and did not offer to cover any of the repairs even though the vehicle is just out of full warranty for time frame.
I noticed a metal-sounding noise while driving that got louder when running over the road markers. After careful observation and visual inspection, I saw the left rear tire slowly deflating. I also noticed that the tread on the rear tires is excessively uneven. The outer thread measured 7/32nds while the inner tire was down to the steel belt. The problem could have caused a safety risk to me, and others had it happened on the freeway.
While driving my Model X on highway, making quick turns on the power steering wheel felt too stiff in order to avoid car or objects. I took it to Tesla service center for inspection and confirmed the issue with the suspension. The replaced front suspension, lower -aft-lh/rh. Parts they replaced, washer cam, bolt h cam, washer, nordlock, front suspension aft link, nut cln hex, nut hf & adjusted camber caster toe. Mcu unit continuous crashes or freezing & slow response, web browser, map and slow response to access a/c, I had to pay to replace mcu unit.
The specific issue happen while I was I was pulling out of my driveway. The front passenger side suddenly started squeaking. After getting on the highway and accelerating, the car started shaking, and making louder and louder noises. Inspecting the assembly next to the front passenger side tire, I saw that the control arm assembly was making metal on metal contact and the wheel was not horizontally in place (it wiggles on steering). I took the car to the service center. They confirmed that the control arm assembly is corroded and that the issue could cause an accident if it happens while driving as I could lose steering control.
I had my car for almost 12 months and have drive ~11000 miles. In the past one month, I started experiencing a violent shudder/vibration during initial acceleration between ~30-40mph. Tesla service has refused to act upon this issue saying they don't have a fix for this issue. They do have a service bulletin sb-21-39-001 issued for this problem but mentioned that this is not a permanent fix for this issue. Finally, nothing was done to address the issue.
The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while reversing, the front driver's side wheel bent without warning. The vehicle was towed to Tesla (6701 amador plaza rd, dublin, CA 94568, (925)361-1173) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fork link assembly kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,500.
The rear driver side lower control arm snapped off detaching the rear wheel/tire, brake assembly and strut/axel rendering the car immobile. Fortunately this did not happen 20 minutes sooner as my gf and I were traveling on the highway at normal highway speeds - this would have caused a life threatening, catastrophic multiyear crash being unable to control the vehicle. . . We were backing out >1mph of a parking space in a very shallow curve when it snapped - we stopped immediately and I think the electronic braking tried to stop the wheel from rolling jamming it further at angle into the wheelwell. There was nor had there been any unusual impacts on this tire nor the vehicle from potholes/sudden stops or any accidents of any kind.
Failure of the left front suspension fore link, while driving at low speed.
Tires are separating internally after 27k miles. Continental tires. This tire should be good for 45k miles. It has no other problems. Tesla says they have lots of problems with those tires. When the tire has problems it faults all the safety issues of car and computer. Big problem. Only answer is to replace all of tires and see what works.
The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. Equipped with tire brand: bridgestone tires, tire line to1027257-00-8, tire size: 275/45r/20 cclxs, dot # unknown. The contact stated that the vehicle's steering had been shaking in the contact's hand while driving. The contact's daughter was driving the vehicle and she felt a boom in the vehicle. The two tires on the passenger side of the vehicle had flattened. The vehicle was towed to the dealer Tesla 52 derwood cir, rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-6523 . The dealer said that the entire suspension system had failed. The contact had the repairs completed at the dealer at a cost of $8,000. The manufacturer stated that the warranty had expired and would not assist with the repair costs. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Our Tesla Model X 2020 has only 6300 miles. After noticing that one of the rear tires was flat, I realized that the two rear tires were extremely worn on the inner rim, even exposing the steel belt on both.
For 2-3 weeks, the vehicle's ride has shuddered and wobbled, from 1-70 mph. The wobble affect is particularly noticeable when making turns, from 5+ degrees. The vehicle feels as though a tire has been blown, but the tire sensors do not indicate any tire pressure issues. We have taken the vehicle to the manufacturer's service center, thinking initially that the problem was drivetrain related. However, the service center has notified us that the problem lies with both rear tires having issues, both internal separation and internal bubbles. The service center has notified us that we must pay for replacement of these tires, which are the vehicle's original tires with aprox. 25,000 miles. All research we can find on internal separation and internal bubbles indicates a manufacturing defect. We are grateful the issue was discovered before an accident occured, but wonder why the consumer is asked to pay for what appears by all of our research to be a manufacturer's defect. Shouldn't the vehicle's manufacturer also be aware of this? and if so, why would they ask the purchaser of the vehicle to pay for the replacement of a defective part, whether it be the vehicle manufacturer's or original components provided by a 3rd party, such as the tires? we have not yet finalized a resolution, but wanted to file this in order to make sure there is a record of such tire defects in case it is a common defect for said tire.
While backing down an incline, when the rear wheel rolled onto flat road surface the passenger rear wheel mounting arm broke from frame. No object or external force cause the breakage. The wheel assembly was no longer able to track straight as the assembly was at an abnormal angle due to the metal arm mount sheared from the frame. No tire or rim damage occurred. Vehicle was carefully flat bedded to manufacturer's service center in milford CT.
5 week old vehicle with 2200 miles had the left rear axle become disconnected spontaneously after accelerating straight ahead from a city street red light without any prior collision or accident. This wheel was tilted 30 degrees into the wheel well rendering the car undrivable. The left rear axle or control arm was visibly hanging freely underneath the car. Tesla service has been unable to diagnose the cause for spontaneous failure and await input from the engineering department. They have suggested that it could be a control arm failure or a broken aluminum car frame.
It happened at 7/21/2019, 1pm. The place is a parking lot in front of a store. I was driving my Tesla x. Before I reached there, I was already in that parking lots for several minutes; the speed was very low, about 3 miles/hour. When I found the store, I wanted to turn left and park next to a car in front of the store. At that time, I loosed the accelerator panel. Since my Tesla has the default regenerative brake setting, the car speed is almost zero. As usual, I touched a little bit of the accelerator panel to park into the parking space. However, the Tesla had a big acceleration during the turn. I realized something was wrong, then elevated my feet and touched nothing at that time. My Tesla still forwarded and jumped the curb and hit the concrete garbage bin in front of the store. After Tesla crashed the concrete garbage bin, it still has acceleration and moved forward. It scratched a car, which was parking in the next parking space, then moved forward until it hit the wall of store. I'm 100% sure my feet touched nothing before my Tesla jumped the curb.
Front right side (passenger) wheel dislodged from suspension arm. It happened while I was reversing from a parking.
Sudden acceleration pulling into a parking space head first with foot on the break. Next thing my wife knew was that she had jumped the curb and hit 2 other cars. Her foot was still on the brake. Tesla downloaded the black box. Tesla told us that the car was traveling at 3 mph and that the accelerator had bee depressed. Tesla refused to share the black box print out due to "proprietary information". 3 mph in a parking lot, dry pavement, clear sky, 10:00 am. Repair estimate was low by $10,000.
Defective tire: on 2018 Tesla Model X - 4201 miles, 4 months old rear tire: continental cross contact lx sport csi - 275 /45 r20 110v xl bsw te car reported loss in tire pressure, took it to costco for air refill, technician discovered tire had a bulge in it side wall. Refer to image attached. Tire or rim shows no sign of side wall hit or impact. This is a defective tire, would like Tesla and continental to investigate and replace.