Service bulletin SB-19-11-005 R1

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)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10166046
Published by NHTSA	2019-10-15
Manufacturer's number	SB-19-11-005 R1
Manufacturer's date	2019-09-12
NHTSA component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA's summary

For some Model X vehicles, the rear door pinch sensor carrier has a gap hiding seal that applies force to the rear door exterior jamb, which might cause paint issues.

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

Electrical system

Vehicles listed
TESLA MODEL X	2018, 2019

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

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
24V051000	2024-01-30. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
23V838000	2023-12-12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE
2021038	2021-01-29. 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-25-16-003	2025-07-04. 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-22-11-002 R1	2024-06-20. Service bulletin. One or both front door drive units and front door harnesses may require replacement due to corrosion.
SB-18-15-008 R1	2021-05-24. 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.
SB-20-00-001	2020-03-09. Service bulletin. Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesla connectivity network is undergoing enhancements for increased security, reliability, and scalability. In order for vehicles to maintain compatibility with and access to features requiring Tesla network connectivity (such as receiving future over-the-air software updates, accessing the mobile app and associated features, utilizing voice commands, receiving streaming media content, etc.), vehicles must be running software version 2019.40.2.3 or newer.
SB-20-50-001	2020-03-09. Service bulletin. Certain Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles were equipped with 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connector (UMC) inline units having a proximity circuit resistor that is out of specification. This resistor within the affected UMC inline unit might prevent charging, might interrupt charging while in progress, and might affect the functionality of the UMC charge handle button when disconnecting the charge handle from the vehicle charge port.
SB-20-17-001	2020-02-10. Service bulletin. When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
SB-19-17-014	2020-01-06. Service bulletin. Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehicle is in Park with climate control and media player off, etc.).
SB-18-11-002 R1	2019-10-07. Service bulletin. On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors, which can damage the electrical components integral to door latching operation.
SB-19-44-008	2019-08-12. Service bulletin. On certain Model S and Model X vehicles, the 2nd generation High Voltage (HV) harness between the Front Junction Box (FJB) and the front drive unit might become disconnected, which could prompt a driver alert to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, advise the driver of limited acceleration, or prevent the driver from operating the vehicle upon startup. This condition does not affect steering or braking.
SB1917005R1	2019-05-28. Service bulletin. 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.