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2018 Tesla Model X Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
2,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Tesla Model X, 1% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,900 miles.

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.

“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

“Tesla Model X dies two times. 1) at apx 1k miles (within 3 months of new purchase of new vehicle, 1st owner), it died on freeway with no power and stopped. Due to spacing from the rear card, no accident occurred and hence no fatality. Tesla service center found nothing with this issue. No resolution on diagnosis and or did not care safety of the driver and passengers. 2) at 9k miles identical issue but with an additional issue of Model X going in forward directions when it showed revers on the instrument panel. …”

NHTSA complaint #11364590, filed 2020-10, 1,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202032%
201933%
201821%
201710%
201692%

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
Brakes
14 complaints
Seats
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

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