2018 Tesla Model X Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

29Electrical System complaints

15.4%Of all 188 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other39 · 20.7%

SUSPENSION37 · 19.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 15.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY19 · 10.1%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL19 · 10.1%

Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“Main touchscreen failed while reversing the car leading to loss of rear view camera. Car was being back out from a crowded parking area after…”NHTSA complaint 11423410 — filed 07/04/2021

“While driving on interstate highway at 75 mph, the instrument display and MUC display both go blank. The cruise control did not disengage. No display…”NHTSA complaint 11420672 — filed 06/12/2021

“THE CONTACT IS ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2018 TESLA MODEL X. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) FAILURES WHILE DRIVING WHERE THE IC…”NHTSA complaint 11407849 — filed 04/13/2021

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Tesla Model X have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Tesla Model X: 29 of 188 complaints on file (15.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Tesla Model X have in total?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.