2018 Tesla Model X Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Tesla Model X, 1% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 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.
“I am filing a complaint against Tesla regarding the mcu infotainment on the Model X. My vehicle is 2 years old and began to suffer mcu failure after upgrading to Tesla's hw3. The mcu failures has resulted in severe lag, low vehicle startup. Vehicle start up has taken anywhere from 10 minutes to 20. Recently, a family member was required to be driven to the hospital. Due to the mcu causing my behave slowly, 911 was required to be called for an ambulance. The mcu failure is severely effecting medical emergencies. Tesla should upgrade all mcu 1 vehicles to the mcu 2 for free. .”
NHTSA complaint #11342008, filed 2020-07, 26,000 miles“After the latest software update, the icons to show your headlights are on and high beams are active are now blocked in the top left corner of the dash. There's no seating position possible that the steering wheel doesn't block this critical information.”
NHTSA complaint #11705724, filed 2025-12Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Tesla Model X
42 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsForward collision avoidance
32 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeat 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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