2018 Tesla Model X Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model X, 11% of that year's 192 total complaints. Twelve of these engine complaints involved a crash and 10 involved injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 9,200. No related recalls are listed for this component.
- Engine complaints
- 21
- 11% of 192
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 9,200 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speed while parking, leading to collisions with poles, fences, or parked cars.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle accelerating on its own without warning, sometimes with no dashboard alert or chime before impact.
- Some drivers report sudden acceleration occurring while Autopilot or FSD was engaged, requiring manual braking to try to stop the car.
- One owner described repeated episodes of sudden acceleration during highway use with Autopilot active, saying the vehicle did not slow down even with another vehicle ahead.
- Multiple incidents happened during low-speed parking maneuvers, with the car lurching forward or backward despite the driver pressing the brake.
When 2018 Tesla Model X engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 8, 2018, latest Aug 3, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Tesla Model X
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Model X model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Tesla Model X?
- NHTSA lists 21 Engine complaints for the 2018 Model X, which is 11% of the 192 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there any recalls tied to these engine complaints?
- No related recalls are listed for the Engine component on the 2018 Model X in this data.
- Did these engine problems lead to crashes or injuries?
- Yes. Of the 21 Engine complaints, 12 involved a crash and 10 involved injuries.
- At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2018 Model X is 9,200 miles.
- How does the 2018 Model X compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2018 Model X's engine complaints made up 11% of its total complaints, close to 2019's 13% and 2020's 15%, and higher than 2023's 4% and 2024's 8%.