2018 Tesla Model X seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2018 Tesla Model X — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On July 25, 2025 I was installing a toddlers car seat in the vehicles rear passenger seat. Upon clipping the secure straps onto the rear seat, I noticed the seat slid all the way to the front position - the seat was loose - sliding back and forth. Nothing appeared to be visually broken. I made an…”
filed Aug 26, 2025
“INCIDENT REPORT: automated driver seat attempted to crush me when vehicle placed into drive Date: 15 June 2024 4:10 ET firmware version: v12 (2024.14.9 0b82f700aebe) steps to produce incident: 1. vehicle to park 2. seat auto changes to easy entry 3. opened the frunk 4. exit vehicle, closed door…”
filed Jun 15, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Model X | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 Model X | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Model X | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 Model X | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Model X | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 Model X | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.