Are there suspension or wheel problems on the 2018 Tesla Model X?

Yes. NHTSA lists 45 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model X, which is 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Tesla Model X suspension?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Model X.

At what mileage do these suspension problems occur?

The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2018 Model X is 14,000 miles.

Did the suspension issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Model X, with no reported fires or injuries.

Is the 2018 Model X worse than other years for this issue?

The 2018 Model X's 23% share of complaints in this area matches 2017's 23%, but is lower than 2016's 35% and 2020's 32%, based on NHTSA data.

2018 Tesla Model X Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model X, 23% of all complaints filed for the year, with 4 crashes and a median failure mileage of 14,000. No related recall is listed for this component on this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 45; 23% of 192
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 14,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe rear wheels or wheel assemblies becoming loose or detached, sometimes cited as a factor in a crash.
Several complaints describe rear suspension components, including ball joint stems, snapping or collapsing entirely.
Multiple reports describe rear tire sidewalls developing bulges and losing pressure with no sign of impact damage.
Some owners describe collapsed suspension found on wrecked vehicles with no prior collision reported.

When 2018 Tesla Model X suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 10, 2018, latest Jan 26, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2018 to Jan 2026; peak Dec 2019 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Tesla Model X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Model X model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20150 (0%)
2016155 (35%)
201761 (23%)
201845 (23%)
201928 (28%)
202041 (32%)
20216 (15%)
202213 (10%)
20239 (5%)
20243 (12%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there suspension or wheel problems on the 2018 Tesla Model X?: Yes. NHTSA lists 45 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Tesla Model X, which is 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Tesla Model X suspension?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this component on the 2018 Model X.
At what mileage do these suspension problems occur?: The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2018 Model X is 14,000 miles.
Did the suspension issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2018 Model X, with no reported fires or injuries.
Is the 2018 Model X worse than other years for this issue?: The 2018 Model X's 23% share of complaints in this area matches 2017's 23%, but is lower than 2016's 35% and 2020's 32%, based on NHTSA data.