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Forward collision avoidancePart report

2018 Tesla Model X Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
17%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
38,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Tesla Model X, 17% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Touch screen and main display unit and controller problems. It goes black very often, it becomes slow many times, restart takes a long time, sometimes bluetooth stop working for all devices, no sounds chimes, no audio sometimes, the blank screen stays for long time sometimes during the drive. This is big safety concern. I went to service few times and most recently today and Tesla service denied the service or fix siting everything works. They asked me to restart the screen. They told if screen goes blank weekly it's acceptable.”

NHTSA complaint #11388205, filed 2021-01, 35,000 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

“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

“Starting especially so on this date, and on occasion before this time, The vehicle would abruptly brake very aggressively when I was passing a semi truck with his emergency lights on or when perhaps passing a shadow or for no reason at all. I would have to slam on the gas to avoid a collision or being rear ended.”

NHTSA complaint #11501094, filed 2023-01

“The Tesla recall under NHTSA Recall No: 23V-838 has not been completed by Tesla. The upgraded computer I purchased from Tesla and had installed in December 2021 cannot accept the OTA update. Tesla is requesting that I replace the computer again for 2 thousand dollars for the recall OTA. Telsa said my current computer has an internal bug and needs to be replaced. I should not have to spend 2K for another computer that barely lasted 2 years.”

NHTSA complaint #11573662, filed 2024-02

Related recalls

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026457%
2025425%
2024933%
20232010%
20222116%
2021615%
20202520%
20191818%
20183217%
20173112%
2016245%

Other parts of the 2018 Tesla Model X

Other or unknown
42 complaints
Suspension
37 complaints
Electrical system
36 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
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 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