2017 Tesla Model X Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 12%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,666miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2017 Tesla Model X, 12% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,666 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving CA-17, as is frequently the case, I had to disengage automatic steering several times to correct its poor lane keeping. Much to my surprise, the vehicle stopped maintaining speed, creating a dangerous situation with vehicles behind me as the uphill road caused the vehicle to rapidly decelerate the second I turned the wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11587001, filed 2024-05“This is a follow on complaint due to this occurring 12 times over the past 6 months, 6 of those times nearly resulted in catastrophic accidents. I wrote Tesla via certified mail, per their owner's rights requirements in Dec 22 and Jan 23, stated the problem and requested repair, replace, or repurchase. I gave Tesla ample opportunity to repair the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11505488, filed 2023-02“On the date of January 4th, at approximately 6:50 pm, while using the Autopilot feature on my Model X, I was driving 55 mph on the highway and the phantom break occurred, which it completely stopped my car but I was fortunate enough there wasn't any car behind me and I was able to speed up quickly avoid any accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11501181, filed 2023-01“The autopilot ECU failed on my car per Tesla. There was no warning on the car that my safety features were disabled. This is also reported online as a common issue and Tesla is charging $2k to repair a safety computer. The computer was advertised as two chips as a failsafe but that was not the case as both failed on my car. I suspect this software updates broke the computer as well and not at fault from the customer”
NHTSA complaint #11696104, filed 2025-10“Highly repeatable issue: driving on left lane of a highway going at high speed (60) with adaptive cruise control enabled (but *not* full self drive mode). Put on turn signal to merge into right lane. There was a car in the right lane directly next to me but I had not initiated the merge, was merely signaling my intent to merge. My car SLAMMED on the breaks (very dangerous as I was almost rear ended the first time by a 18 wheeler). …”
NHTSA complaint #11487037, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 21V846000Oct 29, 2021Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A…Covers: Tesla Model X 2017–2021, Model S 2017–2021, Model 3 2017–2021 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10153851Dec 21, 2018On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
- 10143587Jul 9, 2018On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 57% |
| 2025 | 4 | 25% |
| 2024 | 9 | 33% |
| 2023 | 20 | 10% |
| 2022 | 21 | 16% |
| 2021 | 6 | 15% |
| 2020 | 25 | 20% |
| 2019 | 18 | 18% |
| 2018 | 32 | 17% |
| 2017 | 31 | 12% |
| 2016 | 24 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Tesla Model X
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Tesla Model X
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology