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Fuel systemPart report

2019 Tesla Model X Fuel system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 102 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Tesla Model X, 3% of the 102 complaints for this model year.

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.

“On Jan 1st, approx 6 PM (completely dark), I was driving my 2019 MX (41K miles) traveling at 60-65MPH on I5. All of a sudden, I noticed a series of dashboard warnings popped up with warning sounds -> Acceleration/top speed reduced , Performance Reduced , Service Require , and Vehicle system shutting down . I had to pull over to the left shoulder due to limited control of my MX and I was only able to coast without any control of my power padel.. It was a scary moment hearing the beeping warning sound and the cars flying by in the express lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11503087, filed 2023-01

“While driving normally at around 30mph and without warning, the vehicle displayed multiple warning messages related to the HV Battery and lost all motive power in the middle of the road with insufficient time to pull over, creating a safety hazard. Upon inspection by a mechanic independent of Tesla, the HV Battery was found to have multiple voltage sense leads disconnected from the flexible PCB pads that lead to the BMB for each module. …”

NHTSA complaint #11663590, filed 2025-05

“After charging, the car threw over 16 error codes and would not drive. Tesla advised the car experienced a High Voltage battery failure. Some the error codes experienced were: GTW_w370 Battery charge level too low Charge now - Vehicle may not wake from sleep BMS_w017 Service is required PULL OVER SAFELY DI_u014 Unable to drive Voltage supply too low MORGANVILLE GTW_W157 Power reduced Vehicle systems shutting down BMS_f017 Service is required PULL OVER SAFELY TAS_a218 Air suspension adjustment unavailable Functionality may be restored on next drive BMS_u018 Maximum battery charge level…”

NHTSA complaint #11711120, filed 2026-01

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
202232%
202011%
201933%
201842%
201793%
201651%

Other parts of the 2019 Tesla Model X

Suspension
26 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Other or unknown
19 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
18 complaints
Body and structure
14 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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