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.
By type
By component
| SB-19-17-014 | 2020-01-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. 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.). |
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| SB-19-39-001 R3 | 2020-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; WHEELS. Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from the front drive unit during hard acceleration. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, braking, or acceleration. |
| SB-19-11-006 | 2020-01-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. Some Model X vehicles are equipped with front door outer belt seals that apply excess pressure to the front door glass, potentially causing excess noise, vibration, or harshness (NVH), slow door glass movement, and/or unintended activation of door glass anti-pinch functionality. |
| SB1713005R4 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. SEATS. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) 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. |
| SB1811001R1 | 2019-11-25. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. On some Model X vehicles, the pinch sensor carrier and/or bump stop might scratch the paint in the interior jamb on the rear (Falcon Wing) door. |
| SB-18-11-003 R1 | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Excessive water ingress to the latches on the rear doors may damage internal components or impede operation of the rear door latch. |
| SB-18-11-002 R1 | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. 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-17-11-003 R1 | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. On some Model X vehicles, the rear door edge protector might allow water to 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, resulting in interference with door operation. The doors will function properly when the water unfreezes. |
| SB-17-11-004 R1 | 2019-10-15. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE. Water may enter the door latches or cinching actuators of the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions, the water can freeze, potentially interfering with the closing functionality of the rear doors until the water unfreezes. |
| SB-18-11-003 R1 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Excessive water ingress to the latches on the rear doors may damage internal components or impede operation of the rear door latch. |
| SB-18-11-002 R1 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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-17-11-003 R1 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. On some Model X vehicles, the rear door edge protector might allow water to 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, resulting in interference with door operation. The doors will function properly when the water unfreezes. |
| SB-17-11-004 R1 | 2019-10-07. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Water may enter the door latches or cinching actuators of the rear (Falcon Wing) doors. If the vehicle is then parked outdoors in freezing conditions, the water can freeze, potentially interfering with the closing functionality of the rear doors until the water unfreezes. |
| SB-18-17-004 R3 | 2019-08-12. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. On some Model X vehicles traveling at highway speeds, the washer fluid spray might not sufficiently cover the driver?s lower windshield. |
| SB-17-15-003 R1 | 2019-08-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Some 5-seat Model X vehicles do not have the trunk gap hider and brackets installed. |
| SB-19-39-001 R2 | 2019-07-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from the front drive unit during hard acceleration. This is exclusively an NVH issue and does not otherwise affect steering functionality, braking, or acceleration. |
| SB-19-39-001 | 2019-06-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles. |
| SB-17-13-005 R3 | 2019-06-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SEATS. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) 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. |
| SB1917005R1 | 2019-05-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE. 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. |
| SB1913001R1 | 2019-05-28. Service bulletin. SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. On some Model X vehicles equipped with 2nd row fold-flat bench seats, the RH and/or LH seat backs might interfere with the rear door panel when the door is closed and cause NVH issues. |
| SB-16-11-006 R2 | 2019-03-11. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 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-17-17-002 R3 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. 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-18-17-004 R2 | 2019-02-25. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY. On some Model X vehicles traveling at highway speeds, the washer fluid spray might not sufficiently cover the driver's lower windshield. |
| SB-17-13-005 R2 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. SEATS. On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) 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-19-15-001 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY. On some Mode X vehicles, a rattle might originate from the sun visors when connected to the rearview mirror due to the design of the magnetic clip. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.