2016 Tesla Model X: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Driver assistance · WI

Full self-drive supervised version 14.3Lite. New update pushed to the vehicle by Tesla, unsafely removed ability to control maximum speed of the vehicle while using self-driving features. On this particular five- minute drive, vehicle blasted hold the wheel alerts (Red Warning with critical alarm), no fewer than 12 times, while my hands were still on the wheel, and twice with the standard beep beep and white general notification. On the slowest setting, vehicle proceeded to increase speed to 35 mph in school zone with a posted 15 mph limit when children are present and a normal speed of 25 posted. Vehicle saw the speed sign as indicated on the dashboard. Further, vehicle fully disengaged self-driving features with no advanced warning, multiple times. An automated self-driving supervised, vehicle follows other vehicles at an unsafe distance, regardless of setting. Tesla has removed distance settings, maximum speed limitations, and has increased the number of hold the wheel alerts (While the wheel IS being held) exponentially. Driving performance has also regressed with very jerky side to side motion. in the lane. This is a major regression over previous release, is unsafe and should not be on the road. Tesla provides no way to downgrade back to a safer version of the software and outright refuses to. additionally, when making manual left-hand turns, lane departure warning goes off even though I have it turned off as a feature, and attempts to pull me back into my lane, almost causing a collision, instead of a completed left turn

Filed May 6, 2025 · Locks · CA

My 2016 Tesla Model X has a persistent and dangerous issue with the electronic parking brake. The brake frequently fails to disengage properly, and the car becomes jerky when attempting to move. When the vehicle is parked, a warning appears stating: “Parking brake not engaged. Vehicle may roll,” even when the brake is set. This poses a significant safety risk, especially on inclines. Additionally, the driver-side door latch mechanism has failed again. Tesla previously repaired this exact issue and charged me, but the failure has returned. The door sometimes fails to latch securely or does not open and close properly, creating a safety hazard. These issues have made me concerned about the safety of driving or parking the vehicle. I believe these components should be investigated as potential manufacturing or design defects.

Filed May 20, 2021 · Suspension · CA

The front left suspension fore link failed, making the car undrivable. We were leaving our driveway at low speed, and the wheel collapsed, dragging against the skirt and creating loud noises and lurching. The steering wheel could not be turned. No collision or other unusual force applied. Car at 36k miles. Tesla repaired, confirmed there was no collision. They said they replaced with an updated part indicating to us the original post is inadequate for safe driving. Since out of warranty we paid the $900+ to replace the inadequate part out of pocket.

Filed Nov 30, 2020 · Suspension · 61,000 miles · CA · crash

I was getting home, driving into my driveway at a speed of 5 miles an hr. I braked to park the car and I heard a jerk and the car made a big noise and then hit the front of my home door. I reversed and braked to see if it would happen and it did and the car felt like it was very heavy. We then parked on the driveway and called tesla roadside assistance and they informed us to get it towed to a tesla dealership. Tesla, refused to pay for the towing or the repairs or provide a loaner car. We requested them to replace it as part of the warranty, which they refused to do. We understand there are many people who are dealing with a similar issue. This is very concerning that tesla is knowingly putting our lives at risk, instead of addressing a known issue.

Filed Dec 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

I had pulled into a parking lot, proceeded to pull into a spot adjacent to a cinder block building. I had my foot lightly on the gas pedal, then as I made the turn into the spot, my foot was on the brake - the car lurched forward and sped up and the brakes did not stop it. I went right into the concrete building, head on - air bags deployed. The front end crushed and the 2 airbags on the drivers side deployed and were smoking. I read on line that there have been numerous incidences of this happening with the tesla. Spontaneous acceleration with my foot not on the gas pedal. The car would not stop by the brakes! I could have been seriously injured or hit another persona or vehicle. The car hit the building as well as a natural gas pipe that was running along the buildings side at the level of my front bumper. I filed a police report.