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BrakesPart report

2018 Tesla Model X Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
7%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
3,150miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2018 Tesla Model X, 7% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,150 miles. 5 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.

“It happened on freeway 57 when I was on the way to work in the early morning. I was driving my Tesla Model X, and in the autopilot mode. Supposedly in the autopilot mode, Tesla will detect the speed and the object in front and slow down or accelerate. If Tesla is too close to an object, it will beep and stop. But in that morning, the car slowed down but did not stop. And also there is no 'beep' the warning sound when car is too close to the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11252720, filed 2019-09, 18,000 miles

“On march 1, 2021, wife and I was driving east bound on route 80 highway in ohio. Twice the vehicle braked while driving in cruise control. It was a clear day. There were no cars around. No bridges or obstacles. And the road lines where clear. The first braking occurred while we were on right lane on a two-lane highway. The second braking occurred (around 5:15pm) while we were in the middle lane of 3-lane highway. We were driving approximate 65mph. At both braking, my wife was driving. When I happen, we both confirmed there was no cars or obstacles around us. …”

NHTSA complaint #11403562, filed 2021-03, 38,500 miles

“When slowly pulling into a parking spot, the car accelerated on it's own jumping the curb and slammed into a chain link fence. I pressed the brake pedal but it didn't respond. My ten year old child was in the back seat and thankfully we are both unharmed. This is the second incident of the car accelerating on it's own. The first time this occurred was during my first week with the car and when I was slowly driving around a traffic circle in a residential area and the car took off on it's own. No damage other than misalignment that time but I was very scared and called Tesla service. …”

NHTSA complaint #11111431, filed 2018-07, 1,117 miles

“Essentially new car purchased 3 months ago with less than 5000 miles on it. Car failed while driving at high speed on highway and could not put in park, car was struck in drive mode. Tons of errors and safety issues. Parking brake failed. Airbag and ABS systems failed. This car failed one month prior also with safety issues at high speed and Tesla said they fixed it but clearly not.”

NHTSA complaint #11161245, filed 2018-12, 4,800 miles

“I was driving down a ramp and the emergency brake engaged, causing All of my belongings in my passenger seat and rear seat to fly off the seat. It felt like whiplash and my daughter was in the backseat as well. The next day, I had severe neck and upper back pain to the point that I couldn’t move. I am seeking care with a chiropractor.”

NHTSA complaint #11452563, filed 2022-02

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026114%
2025213%
202427%
2023126%
2022108%
202112%
202086%
201999%
2018147%
2017176%
2016245%

Other parts of the 2018 Tesla Model X

Other or unknown
42 complaints
Suspension
37 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
32 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Lane departure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Tesla Model X

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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