2018 Tesla Model X Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

37Suspension complaints

19.7%Of all 188 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How suspension 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

“The rear suspension has design problem that even within the alignment spec and normal driving conditions, the inner side of the rear tires are wearing…”NHTSA complaint 11489554 — filed 10/17/2022

“Under normal acceration..the car shake and vibrate violently. This is a known Tesla design flaw on all MODEL X. Tesla even issue a Technical Service…”NHTSA complaint 11469196 — filed 06/14/2022

“Under normal acceleration, car shake and vibrate violently. This is a known design flaw in all AWD model x and s. Tesla issue a TSB...but…”NHTSA complaint 11467531 — filed 06/04/2022

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Tesla Model X have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Tesla Model X: 37 of 188 complaints on file (19.7%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION 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 07/12/2026.