2017 Tesla Model X body problems

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Both Garnish - Fender - Front - LH Right side and Left side come loose when driving in rain. The force of wheels pushing rain water on the fender garnish causes both the left and right fender garnish 4 push clips to come loose. When this fender garnish breaks and flies off it could hit a pedestrian, another car on the road or the car it is installed on causing an accident

NHTSA complaint #11741160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving and rolling up the front driver's side window, the exterior window lower chrome detached. The contact was able to grab the chrome piece before the chrome piece flew off the vehicle. The chrome piece was reinstalled on several occasions; however, the failure recurred while rolling up the window several times. A Service Center was contacted through the Mobile App and provided an estimate for the part replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA complaint #11725827 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Approximately one to two months ago, the driver-side front door latch on my 2017 Tesla Model X malfunctioned and prevented me from exiting the vehicle through the driver door. I first attempted to open the door using the manual interior door handle (manual mechanical release), but the door did not unlatch. I then attempted to open the door using the electronic door release, but it also failed to open the door. When attempting the electronic release, the door actuator clicked multiple times but the door did not open. Even while pushing outward on the door while activating the release, the latch would not disengage. Because the driver door would not open using either the manual or electronic release mechanisms, I exited the vehicle through the passenger side door. Later, after applying significant pressure to the driver door and repeatedly attempting to open it, the door eventually opened. Tesla service has indicated that earlier front door latch assemblies require a retrofit and that both front doors must be retrofitted. I was given an estimated cost of approximately $1,500 or more for the latch retrofit plus an estimated diagnostic fee of approximately $200 or more. I am concerned this represents a safety defect involving failure of both the electronic and manual door release mechanisms, which prevented normal occupant egress through the driver door.

NHTSA complaint #11721809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Problem #1: The Components that failed are the front wheel fenders, they blew off while driving down the highway, they have since been repaired. the repairman said that these blow off all the time due to how they are installed with plastic clips and glue. My families safety was put at risk because the moment that this happened the sensor was showing something that was about to hit us. had the auto drive been enabled at this time the car could have taken measures to avoid what it thought was an object. We were also put at risk as well as others driving behind us by the parts blowing off onto a highway while driving at high speeds. The component was inspected by the service tech that worked for Tesla. I took the car into Tesla to have the car serviced before driving to California, they cleared the car and said that everything looked great, no warnings or symptoms. Problem #2: On the same drive to California, we had a error that showed as "Safety Restraint System Fault". This error seems to come and go so it may be available upon request depending on the day it is. The safety of my children are put at risk because we will not know when they are taking off their seatbelt due to this error. The Error has been inspected by Tesla on multiple occasions and they cannot seem to find how to fix this. I have another appointment with them on [XXX] to try again to fix it. There is a Warning, but it is very vague and does not let you know where the problem is. Problem #3: Tesla's Front Suspension Arms lose all Grease and start to make a grinding noise while going over minor bumps. This puts people at risk because at any moment the cars suspension could fail while driving due to the ware on the suspension. The component has been inspected by Tesla and they said that I should wait until the other arm starts to fail to replace them both at the same time. No warnings or anything has been shown due to this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11616530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The falcon doors window seals are detaching from vehicle. Part detached and made contact on to another vehicle behind me while in traffic. I asked my Tesla service center and was told I must have the windows replaced to have seal rubber replaced. I was informed by window replacement vendor the issue is common for the Tesla Model X.

NHTSA complaint #11610660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The rear doors on the Model X are powered "Falcon Wing" doors. The motorize up in order to enter/exit the vehicle. The doors have ultrasonic sensors that allow the doors to sense if there is an obstacle in the way of the door's path of travel. When the vehicle is in a sunny hot location, the sensors on the doors either overheat, or the heat of the sun warps the door panel just enough that the sensors are fooled into thinking that there is an obstacle in the way of the door, so the door will not open when the rear seat passenger attempts to exit. Under these conditions, pushing the button to open the rear doors causes them to open a few inches, and then the door beeps, and the door won't open any further. In order to get the door to open further, the occupant must hold the "door open" button for a few seconds, the door will beep, and assuming you've held the button continuously, the door will then slowly open. The process from first attempting to open the door, and actually getting it open so you can escape the rear seat, IF DONE PROPERLY, will take 20-30 seconds. That is an awful long time in an emergency situation. While I am glad that Tesla was able to fix my car, it seems insane that this issue isn't a life-safety recall. It is even more insane that I had to pay to be able to safely exit my vehicle. If a "regular door-ed" car had a latch mechanism, that when hot, would warp in such a way that pulling the inside latch would not reliably open the door, would that be recalled?

NHTSA complaint #11604985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I was not able to open the model X with the keyfob, The Central body Controller Module failed.

NHTSA complaint #11456796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Front passenger door mechanism doesn’t function properly . Door only opens when pulling on interior door handle. Service department stated it’s a common problem with the door actuators failing and it needs to be replaced.

NHTSA complaint #11421938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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VEHICLE WAS SUMMON TO ENTER GARAGE AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR FRAME CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE, SIDE MIRROR, AND SHATTER THE FRONT QUARTER PASSENGER WINDOW. THE SUMMONS FEATURE DOES NOT YET WORK!

NHTSA complaint #11387193 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THEN PUT IN REVERSE, THE CAR MAKES A LOUD CRACKING NOISE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS BRAKES THAT WERE CLEANED UP BUT STILL MAKE A LOUD NOISE.

NHTSA complaint #11376715 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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HERE IS A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THE REAR SEATS IN THE MODEL X: HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/CONCERN-ABOUT-HEAD-INJURY-THIRD-ROW-SEATING SNIP**THE THIRD ROW SEATS ARE CLEARLY EXCEEDINGLY DANGEROUS FOR MEDIUM-TALL PASSENGERS. IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME (IF IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ALREADY) THAT SOMEONE IS KILLED OR SUFFERS DEVASTATING NECK INJURIES FROM THIS SEATING/ROOF DESIGN. THE PROBLEM IS THAT SOMEONE CAN SIT 'COMFORTABLY' IN THAT SEAT AND THINK THEY ARE SAFE, BUT IN EVEN A MINOR FRONTAL CRASH THEIR FOREHEAD WOULD STRIKE THE REAR HATCH-WINDOW-FRAME CROSS MEMBER, VIOLENTLY ROTATING THE HEAD BACKWARDS, BREAKING THE PERSON'S NECK. TESLA 'CLEVERLY' USED THE GLASS HATCH ROOF TO ALLOW MORE HEADROOM WITH A LOWER AERODYNAMIC ROOF, BUT THIS JUST MEANS PEOPLE MIGHT SIT IN THIS SEAT WHO ARE TOO TALL TO SURVIVE THERE IN EVEN A MINOR FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT. TESLA SHOULD HAVE A DISCLAIMER (HEIGHT RESTRICTION?) ABOUT THIS ISSUE.** THE THREAD ALSO DISCUSSES THE DANGER TO CHILDREN IN A BOOSTER SEAT. IT APPEARS THAT THE AUTHORITIES ARE PERMITTING TESLA TO SELF REGULATE IN THESE MATTERS OF SAFETY. OWNERS HAVE THE BELIEF THAT TESLA IS THE SAFEST CAR IN THE WORLD AND THAT TESLA CAN BE TRUSTED TO DO THE RIGHT THING. I AM OF THE OPINION THAT SUCH FAITH IS NOT JUSTIFIED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE TO PREVENT SOMEONE BEING KILLED OR RENDERED QUADRIPLEGIC. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.

NHTSA complaint #11039468 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.