2017 Tesla Model X Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,123miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Tesla Model X, 4% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,123 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“1. Car taking longer to boot up when placing foot on brake pedal. 2. Large center console screen takes even longer to boot-up. This resulted in a dangerous situation where I was able to drive the car, but could not turn on the defroster. The windshield quickly fogged up and I had nearly zero visibility. Thankfully, I was able to safely pull off the road and wait for the center console to eventually turn on,”
NHTSA complaint #11390495, filed 2021-01, 36,000 miles“The mcu (media control unit) also known as the infotainment center went out on my 2017 Tesla Model X. When this unit went out, I lost the ability to use the turn signals, the back up camera, most of the controls to change settings for the car and the car was no longer able to accept a charge. The car was in the driveway at home when this happened and I tried to schedule an appointment with Tesla to get this resolved. They told me that the part was on back order and that they could not take the car in at the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11349357, filed 2020-08, 44,246 miles“Tesla touchscreen functions become missing, screen goes blank, no rearview camera and the ability to turn on and off defroster settings and headlights become missing.”
NHTSA complaint #11416031, filed 2021-05, 45,000 miles“Tesla’s entire car function (rear view camera, windshield heating, rear defrost) is supported by the center screen system. In Gen1 model X it uses a Gen 1 computer. Over the last 4 months. The screen blanks out while driving. I can’t access car functions. This happens while driving so it’s super dangerous. Only way to resolve the issue is to press a few more UI buttons on the screen. This impairs all car functions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500664, filed 2023-01“During hard rainfall the software of the vehicle issues an error: the windshield wipers, headlights, taillights and turn signal all stop working. Lane assist and parking assist fail as well. Sometimes the vehicle shifts into park when you stop. After stopping the vehicle, the doors won't open so you cannot exit the car. It does not matter if the car is moving or stationary when the software fails. …”
NHTSA complaint #11437973, filed 2021-10Related recalls
- 21V035000Jan 29, 2021Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor…Covers: Tesla Model X 2016–2018, Model S 2012–2018
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10163737Jul 20, 2019On some Model X vehicles traveling at highway speeds, the washer fluid spray might not sufficiently cover the driver?s lower windshield.
- 10153423Jan 4, 2019On some Mode X vehicles, a rattle might originate from the sun visors when connected to the rearview mirror due to the design of the magnetic clip.
- 10153806Dec 11, 2018On some Model X vehicles traveling at highway speeds, the washer fluid spray might not sufficiently cover the driver's lower windshield.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
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 complaintsBody and structure
12 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