2017 Tesla Model X Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Tesla Model X, 4% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was summon to enter garage and hit the right side of the garage door frame causing damage to the house, side mirror, and shatter the front quarter passenger window. The summons feature does not yet work!”
NHTSA complaint #11387193, filed 2021-01, 44,750 miles“The car suddenly took over and accelerated beyond control while I pulled the car into a parking space. Front airbags were deployed and the front end of the car was damaged beyond repair. The car was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11112860, filed 2018-07, 12,800 miles“When the car is parked then put in reverse, the car makes a loud cracking noise. I was told it was brakes that were cleaned up but still make a loud noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11376715, filed 2020-11, 30,000 miles“The falcon doors window seals are detaching from vehicle. Part detached and made contact on to another vehicle behind me while in traffic. I asked my Tesla service center and was told I must have the windows replaced to have seal rubber replaced. I was informed by window replacement vendor the issue is common for the Tesla Model X.”
NHTSA complaint #11610660, filed 2024-08“Approximately one to two months ago, the driver-side front door latch on my 2017 Tesla Model X malfunctioned and prevented me from exiting the vehicle through the driver door. I first attempted to open the door using the manual interior door handle (manual mechanical release), but the door did not unlatch. I then attempted to open the door using the electronic door release, but it also failed to open the door. When attempting the electronic release, the door actuator clicked multiple times but the door did not open. …”
NHTSA complaint #11721809, filed 2026-03Related service bulletins
- 11012218Dec 5, 2024For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.
- 11003081Jun 5, 2024One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
- 10203345Oct 22, 2021For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.
- 10174930Apr 23, 2020On certain Model X vehicles, the main front body harness might contact the RH front upper control arm.
- 10173429Mar 17, 2020On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause…
- 10169815Dec 2, 2019Some Model X vehicles are equipped with front door outer belt seals that apply excess pressure to the front door glass, potentially causing excess noise, vibration, or harshness…
- 10166051Sep 24, 2019Excessive water ingress to the latches on the rear doors may damage internal components or impede operation of the rear door latch.
- 10166050Sep 24, 2019On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors, which can damage the electrical components integral to door latching operation.
- 10166049Sep 24, 2019On some Model X vehicles, the rear door edge protector might allow water to enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then…
- 10166048Sep 24, 2019Water may enter the door latches or cinching actuators of the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions, the water can freeze…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 11% |
| 2023 | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 | 14 | 14% |
| 2018 | 22 | 11% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 57 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 Tesla Model X
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsForward collision avoidance
31 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsLane departure
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
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