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Service bulletin SB1917005R1

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10160518
Published by NHTSA2019-05-28
Manufacturer's numberSB1917005R1
Manufacturer's date2019-04-24
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

NHTSA's summary

On some Model X vehicles, a pinched electrical wiring harness at the liftgate might create an obstruction alert, causing the power function of the liftgate not to operate. The liftgate can still be manually opened and closed.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Body and frame, Electrical system

Vehicles listed
TESLA MODEL S2015
TESLA MODEL X2016, 2017, 2018

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
20244832024-08-16. Structure
24V6150002024-08-15. STRUCTURE:BODY
24V0510002024-01-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
23V8380002023-12-12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
20217832021-12-21. Structure
20210382021-01-29. Electrical
20205532020-11-17. Structure
20V7100002020-11-17. STRUCTURE:BODY
20166142016-12-08. Electrical

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SB-25-16-0032025-07-04. Service bulletin. On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the battery powered Pyrotechnic High Voltage (HV) Battery Disconnect will reach the end of its battery lifespan in the near future, which will trigger alerts and may limit the vehicle’s performance.
SB-21-12-0052025-01-03. Service bulletin. 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-24-12-0082024-11-05. Service bulletin. On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have been applied to the roof without the use of primer, which could cause the applique(s) to separate from the roof. This bulletin employs an improved inspection process which replaces the one for SB-20-12-005.
SB-24-12-0082024-09-04. Service bulletin. On some Model X vehicles, the front roof applique and/or center spine applique may have been applied to the roof without the use of primer, which could cause the applique(s) to separate from the roof. This bulletin employs an improved inspection process which replaces the one for SB-20-12-005.
SB-22-11-0022024-07-03. Service bulletin. One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
SB-22-11-002 R12024-06-20. Service bulletin. One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
SB-15-44-006 R22023-04-10. Service bulletin. Some customers in Europe have vehicles with one charger, which limits the vehicle?s charging rate to 16 A when the vehicle is connected to a charging station capable of supplying more than 16 A single phase. The vehicle?s 3-phase charging capability is unaffected.
SB-21-12-0052021-11-08. Service bulletin. 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-16-11-0022021-05-24. Service bulletin. Inspect Front Door Fixed Glass Seals
SB-18-15-008 R12021-05-24. Service bulletin. Certain Model X vehicles were manufactured with triple camera windshield brackets that were not properly secured to the windshield. The bracket may look uneven and/or move when manipulated. However, there is no effect on Autopilot functionality or rear view mirror stability.