2018 Tesla Model X Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Tesla Model X, 2% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 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.
“Hello, I thought it would be best to send my latest service note about my car. Tesla continues to avoid fixing or addressing the problem. We are not sure where else to turn and see so many other complaints about this online. I finally decided it was time to reach out to you. Thank you in advance for any assistance or guidance you can provide. ' hi there are no time stamps, as it has for the past 6 months, the screen is perpetually slow. I assume it is in the records, we have reached out to service many times. …”
NHTSA complaint #11387286, filed 2021-01, 23,000 miles“Central console screen stopped working for a few minutes. During this time frame, there is no way to open the rear doors of the vehicle. The only recommended option from the manufacturer is to remove the speakers on the rear door panel and then pull on emergency release. There is no way a passenger can remove the speakers without tools. This can lead to a safety issue, were the rear passengers have no mechanical way to open the door to escape the vehicle. Similarly when the screen is not responsive, there is no way to activate the rear defogger or defog the front windscreen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308480, filed 2020-02, 12,000 milesRelated 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
- 10194274Apr 23, 2021Certain Model X vehicles were manufactured with triple camera windshield brackets that were not properly secured to the windshield. The bracket may look uneven and/or move when…
- 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.
- 10153848Dec 14, 2018Certain Model X vehicles were manufactured with triple camera windshield brackets that were not properly secured to the windshield. The bracket may look uneven and/or move when…
- 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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