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Service bulletins for the 2016 Tesla Model X

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.

142 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SB-18-11-004 R22018-12-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear doors, which can damage certain components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected. Certain components have been redesigned to allow water to drain better and protect them from water damage.
SB-18-11-004 R12018-12-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. On some Model X vehicles, water might enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear doors, which can damage certain components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected. Certain components have been redesigned to allow water to drain better and protect them from water damage.
SB-18-11-0072018-12-10. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Certain Model X vehicles are equipped with rear door outer belt seals that could allow water to enter the rear door, potentially damaging components integral to automated door latching operation. If a component fails, manual door latching operation is not affected.
SB-18-15-0062018-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the car alarm to activate, even if the vehicle is not being intruded.
SB-16-11-006 R12018-09-10. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Early front door latches are susceptible to water ingress, which might cause the touchscreen to show the door in the wrong position or prevent the door from opening and closing automatically. The door can still be opened with the inside handle.
SB-17-15-004 R12018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On some Model X vehicles, one or both intrusion sensors may have been incorrectly installed and may not function properly.
SB-16-90-003 R32018-08-06. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price.
SB-17-17-002 R22018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might not conform to internal specifications.
SB-17-13-005 R12018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SEATS. On some Model S and Model X 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performance, but may result in customer dissatisfaction.
SB-17-20-002 R12018-07-16. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Under certain conditions, the right hand drive Model X passenger front airbag might not inflate.
SB-18-17-010 R12018-07-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. On some Model X vehicles, a plug on the 12V battery was not installed at the factory, or a Service Center installed a replacement 12V battery that lacks the plug.
SB-17-13-0022017-08-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS. On some Model S and Model X vehicles, the connection of the hook-and-loop material that secures the seat upholstery to the seat cushion foam might weaken, causing the upholstery to gather and cause wrinkles.
SB-16-90-003 R22017-08-14. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Describes how to retrofit the towing package.
SB-16-50-0012017-08-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. The button on earlier Mobile Connector or Wall Connector charge handles might not open the charge port door on Model X. The charge port door can still be opened from the touchscreen.
SB-16-44-0042017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Some third generation chargers could have an internal fault that prevents DC fast charging (Supercharging or CHAdeMO).
SB-16-45-001 R22017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. Some Model X vehicles might be susceptible to wind noise that seems to come from the front doors and windows. The wind noise does not affect use of the front doors and windows.
SB-17-17-002 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION. On some Model S and Model X vehicles with 2nd generation Autopilot, the forward facing camera pitch (vertical angle) might be out of the specifications required for some future Autopilot features.
SB-17-15-0032017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. Some 5-seat Model X vehicles do not have the trunk gap hider and brackets installed.
SB-17-15-0022017-08-04. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. On some Model X vehicles, a popping noise might be audible from the rear door upper trim brackets when opening or closing the rear doors.
SB-17-11-0012017-08-04. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Water may enter the door latches or cinching actuators on the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions, the water can freeze, potentially interfering with opening or cinching closed until the vehicle warms up.
SB-15-16-003 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; STRUCTURE:BODY. It is possible to accidentally break off the aeroshield support tab from the HV Battery. If the tab breaks, the mid aeroshield is not fully supported, reducing the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle. The operation of the HV Battery is not affected.
SB-17-31-0012017-08-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; WHEELS. Some Model S and Model X vehicles may have been manufactured with front suspension fore links that may not meet Tesla strength specifications. In the event of link failure, the driver can still maintain control of the vehicle but the tire may contact the wheel arch liner.
SB-16-90-003 R12017-08-04. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Describes how to retrofit the towing package.
SB-16-90-0032017-08-04. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES. Some customers have a due bill for an Accessories Hitch. The Accessories Hitch has been discontinued. In place of the Accessories Hitch, these customers are to receive the Hitch Package, which can be used to attach hitch accessories. These customers also have the option to upgrade to the Full Tow Package at a special price. Additionally, the Full Tow Package is available as a retrofit for customers who did not originally order a tow package or Accessories Hitch with their vehicle.
SB16170072016-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. AN EARLY VERSION OF VEHICLE FIRMWARE MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE KEY BATTERY TO DRAIN MORE QUICKLY THAN NORMAL.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.