2017 Tesla Model X structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2017 Tesla Model X — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Both Garnish - Fender - Front - LH Right side and Left side come loose when driving in rain. The force of wheels pushing rain water on the fender garnish causes both the left and right fender garnish 4 push clips to come loose. When this fender garnish breaks and flies off it could hit a…”
filed May 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving and rolling up the front driver's side window, the exterior window lower chrome detached. The contact was able to grab the chrome piece before the chrome piece flew off the vehicle. The chrome piece was reinstalled on…”
filed Mar 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For some Model X vehicles built before May 2018, should water seep into the printed circuit board of the rear door cladding sensor, an alert might be displayed on the touchscreen.
SB-21-12-005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 5, 2024
Structure problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Model X | 12 | 6% |
| 2022 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Model X | 11 | 9% |
| 2019 Model X | 14 | 14% |
| 2018 Model X | 21 | 11% |
| 2016 Model X | 56 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.