2016 Tesla Model X Technical Service Bulletins

142 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Tesla Model X. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10151604Nov 2, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear doors, which can damage certain components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected. Certain components have been redesigned to allow water to drain better and protect them from water damage.
• 10151603Nov 2, 2018Body and structure. Certain Model X vehicles are equipped with rear door outer belt seals that could allow water to enter the rear door, potentially damaging components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected.
• 10145809Sep 13, 2018Electrical system. On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the car alarm to activate, even if the vehicle is not being intruded.
• 10144255Aug 22, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. Early front door latches are susceptible to water ingress, which might cause the touchscreen to show the door in the wrong position or prevent the door from opening and closing automatically. The door can still be opened with the inside handle.
• 10143591Jul 20, 2018Electrical system. On some Model X vehicles, one or both intrusion sensors may have been incorrectly installed and may not function properly.
• 10143588Jul 13, 2018Other or unknown. Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price.
• 10143587Jul 9, 2018Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
• 10143586Jul 9, 2018Seats, Equipment. On some Model S and Model X 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
• 10142866Apr 24, 2018Electrical system. On some Model X vehicles, a plug on the 12V battery was not installed at the factory, or a Service Center installed a replacement 12V battery that lacks the plug.
• 10142969Sep 13, 2017Air bags. Under certain conditions, the right hand drive Model X passenger front airbag might not inflate.
• 10115679Jul 14, 2017Seats, Equipment. On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles.
• 10111104Jun 19, 2017Other or unknown. Describes how to retrofit the towing package.
• 10110752Apr 19, 2017Back-over prevention (rear camera). On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features.
• 10110751Apr 3, 2017Body and structure. Some 5-seat Model X vehicles do not have the trunk gap hider and brackets installed.
• 10110745Mar 28, 2017Body and structure, Electrical system. It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected.
• 10110747Mar 22, 2017Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Water may enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions, the water can freeze, potentially interfering with opening or cinching closed until the vehicle warms up.
• 10110748Mar 2, 2017Body and structure. On some Model X vehicles, a popping noise might be audible from the rear door upper trim brackets when opening or closing the rear doors.
• 10110741Feb 10, 2017Suspension, Wheels. Some Model S and Model X vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet Tesla strength specifications. In the event of link failure, the driver can still maintain control of the vehicle but the tire may contact the wheel arch liner.
• 10110740Feb 9, 2017Other or unknown. Describes how to retrofit the towing package.
• 10110739Dec 13, 2016Other or unknown. Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price. Additionally, the Full Tow Package is available as a retrofit for customers who did not…
• 10110759Nov 21, 2016Equipment. The button on earlier Mobile Connector or Wall Connector charge handles might not open the charge port door on Model X. The charge port door can still be opened from the touchscreen.
• 10110758Nov 17, 2016Electrical system. Some third generation chargers could have an internal fault that prevents DC fast charging (Supercharging or CHAdeMO).
• 10110757Oct 12, 2016Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some Model X vehicles might be susceptible to wind noise that seems to come from the front doors and windows. The wind noise does not affect use of the front doors and windows.
• 10081561Sep 21, 2016Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Early front door latches are susceptible to water ingress, which might cause the touchscreen to show the door in the wrong position or prevent the door from opening and closing automatically. The door can still be opened with the inside handle.
• 10081834Aug 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some model x vehicles might have been built with incorrect front halfshafts. If full lock steering is applied while the suspension is fully extended, an incorrect halfshaft could overextend, damaging the dust boot or the constant velocity joint. This might lead to a knocking or grinding noise and/or a warning message on the instrument cluster.
• 10081832Jul 20, 2016Equipment. On some model x vehicles, the a/c condenser pipes might have been installed on the incorrect condenser ports. This might cause poor or no a/c cooling performance, slow supercharging, and/or noise from the condenser pipes touching the front suspension sway bar.
• 10081829Jul 8, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. On some model x vehicles, an open rear window might cause the rear door ultrasonic sensors to detect non-existent objects, causing the door to stop unnecessarily while it is opening. The user can still continue to open the door by holding the door switch.
• 10081831Jul 7, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). On some model x vehicles, the sun visors might be prone to splitting or require a high degree of force to rotate.
• 10081821Jun 27, 2016Equipment. Some model x vehicles were built without washers on the fasteners that secure the mid aero shield and rear diffuser. This could allow the mid aero shield or rear diffuser to become detached from the vehicle in extreme driving conditions.
• 10081825Jun 21, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Some model x vehicles might be susceptible to wind noise that seems to come from the front doors and windows. The wind noise does not affect use of the front doors and windows.
• 10081823Jun 10, 2016Electrical system. An early version of key firmware might have caused the key battery to drain more quickly than normal.
• 10081826Jun 6, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Some model x vehicles might be susceptible to excessive wind noise when the active spoiler is extended.
• 10081824Jun 3, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Some model x vehicles might be susceptible to wind noise that seems to come from the front doors and windows. The wind noise does not affect use of the front doors and windows.
• 10081822Jun 3, 2016Electrical system. An early version of key firmware might have caused the key battery to drain more quickly than normal.
• 10081839May 27, 2016Seats. The 2nd row seat pitch pivot bolts, shoulder pivot bolts, and pitch mechanism nuts could loosen over time, causing the 2nd row seats to have excessive play or a rocking movement.
• 10081827May 27, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Describes how to install the performance pedal set accessory.
• 10081838May 25, 2016Seats. The 2nd row seat pitch pivot bolts, shoulder pivot bolts, and pitch mechanism nuts could loosen over time, causing the 2nd row seats to have excessive play or a rocking movement.
• 10081842May 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Inspect for proper routing of the wiring harnesses on the rear upper door trim panels and resecure the wiring harnesses, if necessary. R2 improves the instructions on how to properly resecure the wiring harness and adds more vehicles to the affected vin list.
• 10081840May 19, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. On some model x vehicles, an open rear window might cause the rear door ultrasonic sensors to detect non-existent objects, causing the door to stop unnecessarily while it is opening. The user can still continue to open the door by holding the door switch.
• 10081843May 10, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. An early version of vehicle firmware might have caused the key battery to drain more quickly than normal.
• 10194343Apr 21, 2016Body and structure, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Inspect Front Door Fixed Glass Seals
• 10081580Apr 21, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. The seals on the front door fixed glass might have inadequate anti-wear coating, leading to premature wear. A worn seal might squeak when the door glass is moving or result in excessive wind noise.

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