2018 Tesla Model X 75D
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Tesla Model X 75D is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.
2018 Tesla Model X 75D at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2018 Tesla Model X 75D recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Tesla Model X 75D.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2018 Tesla Model X 75D common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2018 Tesla Model X 75D safety ratings
Rollover risk: 9.3% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Tesla Model X 75D SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2018 Tesla Model X 75D efficiency & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2018 Tesla Model X 75D costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
Loss of rearview camera Closed
On November 20, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis (EA) 20-003 to investigate incidents of media control unit (MCU) failures resulting in loss of rearview camera in model year (MY) 2012-18 Tesla Model S and model year (MY) 2016-2018 Tesla Model X vehicles equipped with the NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with an integrated 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device.During its investigation, O…
NHTSA #EA20003 · Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Visibility · opened Nov 2020 · closed May 2024Battery Management Software Updates Closed
In a letter dated September 17, 2019, Mr. Edward Chen petitioned the NHTSA to initiate a defect investigation of certain Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles that received revised battery management software in one or more over-the-air (OTA) updates from Tesla, beginning in May 2019. The petitioner bases his request on vehicle fires that took place worldwide and OTA software updates Tesla made to the Battery Management…
NHTSA #DP19005 · Electrical System · opened Oct 2019 · closed Sep 2021An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 102
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 102.
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.
Bulletin SB-25-16-003 · Electrical System · Jun 2025For 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.
Bulletin SB-21-12-005 · Structure · Dec 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin 2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin 2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a given vehicle, based on vehicle configuration and software version installed, is d…
Bulletin 2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Sep 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the MODEL X 75D AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
2018 Tesla Model X 75D vehicles on record
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