2016 X Falcon Wings

[TravisCindy]

Hi everyone! Please forgive me if this question has been answered, but I didn't see it in my searches on the forum. I own a Model 3 and am looking at a pre-owned 2016 X. I've heard of Falcon Wing issues in the early 2016 builds. Do you know if those were corrected with software updates or if it was a hardware problem?
Anything else to be aware of in a 2016 model?
Thanks!
Travis

 

[Derek Kessler]

Early issues were corrected with software and in some cases repairs. They're quite reliable now on older and newer models.

 

[TravisCindy]

Early issues were corrected with software and in some cases repairs. They're quite reliable now on older and newer models.

Thanks so much!

 

[Silicon Desert]

Early issues were corrected with software and in some cases repairs. They're quite reliable now on older and newer models.

yup. mine has been great. Never had a problem with the chicken wing doors. My trunk door however was misaligned and they came to fix it the next day. That was long ago though.

 

[commasign]

No issues with mine. March 2016 build.

 

[Blup85]

I'm curious about this too. I hear downers on the falcon wings doors as a failure, but I don't read a lot of current failures. It seems everything has been fixed and people can't let go of the initial issues. Haven't they been proven to be pretty reliable at this point? Scars to deep and haven't healed or what? I'm not a MX owner, but am hoping to be one soon.

 

[TravisCindy]

No issues with mine. March 2016 build.

That's helpful, thank you. I'm looking at an April 2016 build.

 

[BayArea_David]

I have a MX March, 2016 build. No issue. I had driver door latch issue but no problem after it was replaced.
Love the car.

 

[animorph]

Newer FWD's (no 2016's at least) have a sensor inside the door so it won't close on you. Also there is a newer rocker switch on the B pillar that replaces the older pull-tab switch. I've had the passenger side outer sensor replaced once because it was constantly seeing nonexistent objects, preventing it (and the front passenger door) from opening a useful amount. Especially when the sun is hitting that door. That improved but didn't fix the problem. I haven't heard any complaints of that for about a year, so I'll ask for a replacement again. Most other problems have been uncommon (poor seals is one) or fixed after delivery (alignment). Something to check before buying, but not a big problem long-term.

 

[commasign]

I have a MX March, 2016 build. No issue. I had driver door latch issue but no problem after it was replaced.
Love the car.

Nice! A fellow March 2016 owner! Is your VIN in the 1500's too? I've noticed we have surprisingly few issues compared to some of the 2017 and 2018 cars from what I've seen on the forums and heard from other Model X owners.

 

[McManX]

Also March 2016 build. No issues ever. Over 100k miles now.

 

[Solarman004]

I had one "phantom obstacle" issue in August 2016 which was fixed by a software update. They've been flawless ever since. I'm still amazed at how tight a parking space I can be in, and the doors are still fully functional.

 

[Hilbe]

I've got a used X 90D built 12/16 having rubbing issues and false positive obstacle detection. Goes into the SC tomorrow. Hoping they fix the sensors and rubbing.

 

[TravisCindy]

I've got a used X 90D built 12/16 having rubbing issues and false positive obstacle detection. Goes into the SC tomorrow. Hoping they fix the sensors and rubbing.

Good luck, please let us know how it goes!

 

[BayArea_David]

Nice! A fellow March 2016 owner! Is your VIN in the 1500's too? I've noticed we have surprisingly few issues compared to some of the 2017 and 2018 cars from what I've seen on the forums and heard from other Model X owners.

My 90D VIN is in 2000's and with free active spoiler. My delivery date was 3/31 and the same date I reserved a M3.
It is going to be 3 years old soon and the car has performed to my satisfaction. That is from the owner of MS/MX/P3D.

 

[aesculus]

Both my FWDs (March 2016 build) have recently started making a clunking sound when nearly open. My doors have probably been operated less than 100 times so they are not worn out by any stroke of the imagination.

I have a service appointment next week so I will see what the SC thinks is causing the clunk.

 

[Hilbe]

Got my X back from the SC. Below is the note of work done. They could not reproduce the phantom obstruction issue, so will need another appointment after I date and time stamp it. Of course it happened in the parking lot after they closed.



Adjusted falcon wing door moldings, applied touch up paint to door jamb where paint was rubbed off, applied clear film to prevent happening again. Correction: Door Assembly - Rear - LH - Alignment 3 4 5 Correction: Door Assembly - Rear - RH - Alignment