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Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 TESLA MODEL 3. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20180713
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
On some Model 3 vehicles, the steering column control module connector retaining clip may have been reused following repairs. This clip is one-time-use.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180713
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, the steering column control module connector retaining clip may have been reused following repairs. This clip is one-time-use.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
20180713
010000 STEERING
On some Model 3 vehicles, the steering column control module connector retaining clip may have been reused following repairs. This clip is one-time-use.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180801
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, an issue in the CAN transceiver internal to the drive unit might result in intermittent communication errors, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode or not start.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
20180809
200000 WHEELS
Certain Model 3 vehicles were delivered with 18 inch pinwheel caps (aero wheel covers) that have minor discoloration.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
20180814
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
On some Model 3 vehicles, the glove box solenoid might have been lubricated with incorrect grease, and might require excessive force to unlatch the glove box.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180913
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the positive busbar nut under the power conversion system and additional bolts within the High Voltage (HV) battery penthouse were insufficiently torqued during manufacturing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20180913
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the positive busbar nut under the power conversion system and additional bolts within the High Voltage (HV) battery penthouse were insufficiently torqued during manufacturing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180913
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, some bolts within the high voltage (HV) battery penthouse were insufficiently torqued to internal specifications during manufacturing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20180913
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, some bolts within the high voltage (HV) battery penthouse were insufficiently torqued to internal specifications during manufacturing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180913
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the rear drive unit HV header bolts and the positive contactor bolt within the High Voltage (HV) battery penthouse were insufficiently torqued to internal specifications during manufacturing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20180913
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the rear drive unit HV header bolts and the positive contactor bolt within the High Voltage (HV) battery penthouse were insufficiently torqued to internal specifications during manufacturing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20180418
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connectors (UMCs) supplied to Tesla vehicles were not screened and might not indicate their status or charge the vehicle.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180207
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
On some Model 3 vehicles, an electrostatic discharge might damage the charge port ECU radio transceiver. As a result, an alert displays on the touchscreen, and the charge port door is unable to be opened using the button on a charger handle
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180216
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
On some Model 3 vehicles, an electrostatic discharge might damage the charge port ECU radio transceiver. As a result, an alert displays on the touchscreen, and the charge port door is unable to be opened using the button on a charger handle
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20180223
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
On some Model 3 vehicles, an electrostatic discharge might damage the charge port ECU radio transceiver. As a result, an alert displays on the touchscreen, and the charge port door is unable to be opened using the button on a charger handle
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180223
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, an issue in the CAN transceiver internal to the drive unit might result in intermittent communication errors, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode or not start.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
20180320
020000 SUSPENSION
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the front stabilizer bar link ball joint studs might crack at the flange. As a result, the nut that attaches the stabilizer bar might lose torque. This might result in noise coming from the front of vehicle whil
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
20180403
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially making the front windows inoperable.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
20180403
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially making the front windows inoperable.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20180502
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
20180502
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
20180502
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
20180502
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with the upper bolt of each rear door lower hinge being longer than necessary. These bolts might rub against the front seat belt retractor spools, leaving a cosmetic mark on the belts. This will no
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
20180515
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
20180515
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
20180515
130000 VISIBILITY
On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180515
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model 3 vehicles, water might leak inside the motors of both front window motor/regulator assemblies. This might cause the motors to fail and potentially make the front windows inoperable.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20180517
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Some Model 3 vehicles might have been manufactured without one or both HV battery breathers.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20180612
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the one-time use bolts that attach the high voltage controller to the penthouse cover were not torqued to Tesla?s internal specification.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20180612
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the one-time use bolts that attach the high voltage controller to the penthouse cover were not torqued to Tesla?s internal specification.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
20180618
117000 DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
On some Model 3 vehicles, the top surface of the Instrument Panel (IP) carrier is prone to premature outlines or stains, such as an object left on the IP carrier in the sunlight. These outlines or stains can be temporarily removed, but can
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
20190103
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the hood latch might be out of alignment, causing a possible interference with the underhood storage unit.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190115
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery might have fasteners within the HV battery platter that are not torqued to Tesla?s internal specifications, which might affect HV battery reliability.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
20190115
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
On certain Model 3 vehicles with Dual Motor, some wire bonds that connect the cells within the HV battery are not bonded to Tesla?s internal specifications. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190115
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles with Dual Motor, some wire bonds that connect the cells within the HV battery are not bonded to Tesla?s internal specifications. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190116
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
The clamshell graft inside the HV battery was not fastened to Tesla?s internal specifications. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20160119
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the inner assembly of the high voltage (HV) battery positive and negative contactors might be in a weakened state and fail unexpectedly. Upon failure of either contactor, the high voltage system shuts down, and
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190119
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be susceptible to damage when driving through standing water. Updated panels are available which have a more robust design than the original panels.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190123
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have insulator pins that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle to not fully connect to the vehicle and therefore preventing the High Voltage (HV) ba
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190123
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have insulator pins that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle to not fully connect to the vehicle and therefore preventing the High Voltage (HV) ba
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20190123
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On certain Model 3 vehicles, coolant might leak from the rear drive unit inverter 55 degree fluid coupling. This could result in a low coolant alert in the vehicle.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190125
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have pin deadfronts that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle to not fully connect to the vehicle and therefore preventing the High Voltage (HV) ba
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190125
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have pin deadfronts that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle to not fully connect to the vehicle and therefore preventing the High Voltage (HV) ba
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
20190126
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have been manufactured without a rear drive unit (RDU) breather, and consequently might have contaminated gearbox fluid.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
20190126
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have been manufactured without a rear drive unit (RDU) breather, and consequently might have contaminated gearbox fluid.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20181108
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, customers might be unable to remove the rear license plate mounting screws because the grommet threads might be stripped.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181119
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery, the Battery Monitor Boards (BMBs) were attached to the battery modules with insufficient adhesive, which might affect HV battery reliability.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20181119
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some Model 3 vehicles are equipped with rear brake dust shields that can trap road debris between the dust shield and brake rotor, causing loud grinding noises.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190204
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the one-time use bolts that attach the high voltage controller to the penthouse cover were not torqued to Tesla?s internal specification.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20190204
160000 STRUCTURE
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the one-time use bolts that attach the high voltage controller to the penthouse cover were not torqued to Tesla?s internal specification.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190205
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, water might enter the inductive sensor in the charge port door assembly, causing the charge port door to be inoperative.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190205
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, water might enter the inductive sensor in the charge port door assembly, causing the charge port door to be inoperative.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20190207
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
On certain Model 3 vehicles, a screw that secures the 12V DCDC positive terminal within the power conversion system (PCS) might have become loose. A loose terminal might present alerts on the touchscreen, or cause the PCS to shut down.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190207
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, a screw that secures the 12V DCDC positive terminal within the power conversion system (PCS) might have become loose. A loose terminal might present alerts on the touchscreen, or cause the PCS to shut down.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190207
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, a screw that secures the 12V DCDC positive terminal within the power conversion system (PCS) might have become loose. A loose terminal might present alerts on the touchscreen, or cause the PCS to shut down.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190207
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have pin deadfronts that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle to not fully connect to the vehicle and therefore preventing the High Voltage (HV)
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190208
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have a displaced fastener within the penthouse cavity, which might prevent the vehicle from starting, or charging the HV battery or 12V battery.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190208
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have a displaced fastener within the penthouse cavity, which might prevent the vehicle from starting, or charging the HV battery or 12V battery.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190213
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
On some Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery, a few cell interconnects within the HV battery are missing. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181130
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model 3 vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) frequency might be out of range because of electrical interference on the front passenger seat harness, causing the airbag indicator to display on the touchscreen.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model 3 vehicles, one or two HV battery breather valves might be missing or improperly installed.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181010
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles with the Long Range HV battery, some wire bonds that connect the cells within the HV battery are missing. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some Model 3 vehicles might have been manufactured with the C-pillar electrical harness(es) routed incorrectly, causing a gap between the upper C-pillar trim and side rail trim.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
For certain Model 3 vehicles, the power conversion system needs replacement.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
20181206
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
For some Model 3 vehicles, the trunk lid might require more effort than expected to fully close.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20181207
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed. Too few mounting nuts allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20181207
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed. Too few mounting nuts allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181207
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed. Too few mounting nuts allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20181207
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have insulator pins that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle not to fully connect to the vehicle and preventing the High Voltage (HV) battery to c
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20181207
350000 EQUIPMENT
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have insulator pins that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle not to fully connect to the vehicle and preventing the High Voltage (HV) battery to c
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181207
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the charge port power terminals have insulator pins that might become dislodged from the terminals, causing the charge handle not to fully connect to the vehicle and preventing the High Voltage (HV) battery to c
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
20181219
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
On some Model 3 vehicles, the push rivets, nuts, and bolts that attach the underbody aero panels might have been improperly installed. Consequently, fasteners might be missing, and underbody panels might be damaged or missing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
20181219
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
On some Model 3 vehicles, the push rivets, nuts, and bolts that attach the underbody aero panels might have been improperly installed. Consequently, fasteners might be missing, and underbody panels might be damaged or missing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20181219
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The cooling tubes inside the HV battery were not brazed to Tesla?s internal standards. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190717
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
The HV battery on some Model 3 vehicles might produce a subtle "thunk" noise when ascending or descending a mountain, or during Supercharging in colder climates. The "thunk" noise occurs when the air pressure outside the battery is differen
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190724
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
The design tolerance of some 1st row seat lift link pivot bolts might be such that the seat slightly rocks while in use. The rocking does not affect vehicle drivability or safety.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190724
350000 EQUIPMENT
The design tolerance of some 1st row seat lift link pivot bolts might be such that the seat slightly rocks while in use. The rocking does not affect vehicle drivability or safety.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
20190724
220000 SEATS
The design tolerance of some 1st row seat lift link pivot bolts might be such that the seat slightly rocks while in use. The rocking does not affect vehicle drivability or safety.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190624
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, one or two HV battery breather valves might be missing or improperly installed.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20190822
160000 STRUCTURE
Some rear door striker plates were manufactured from material that might have allowed striker plate fasteners to be over-torqued during manufacture, potentially causing the striker plate to deform over time and resulting in a clunking noise
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190925
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed, which can allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20190925
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed, which can allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190925
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be missing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190925
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be missing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20190925
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be susceptible to damage when driving through standing water. This can result in damaged or missing panels. Updated panels are available which have a more robust design
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190925
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be susceptible to damage when driving through standing water. This can result in damaged or missing panels. Updated panels are available which have a more robust design
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20190923
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model 3 vehicles, the top surface of the Instrument Panel (IP) carrier is prone to premature outlines or stains, such as an object left on the IP carrier in the sunlight. These outlines or stains can be temporarily removed, but can
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190923
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model 3 vehicles, the top surface of the Instrument Panel (IP) carrier is prone to premature outlines or stains, such as an object left on the IP carrier in the sunlight. These outlines or stains can be temporarily removed, but can
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20190925
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed, which can allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20190925
160000 STRUCTURE
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be missing.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
20190925
160000 STRUCTURE
On some Model 3 vehicles, the front and/or mid aero shield panels might be susceptible to damage when driving through standing water. This can result in damaged or missing panels. Updated panels are available which have a more robust design
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20191022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed, which can allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
20191031
110000 HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have too few HV battery positive contactor mounting nuts installed, which can allow movement that might affect the conductivity of the contactor terminals.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20191212
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
The clamshell graft inside the HV battery was not fastened to Tesla?s internal specifications. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
20191212
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
The clamshell graft inside the HV battery was not fastened to Tesla?s internal specifications. This condition might result in a reduction of vehicle driving range.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
20191230
220000 SEATS
On some Model 3 vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat harness, causing the airbag indicator to display on the touchscreen.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20191230
140000 AIR BAGS
On some Model 3 vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat harness, causing the airbag indicator to display on the touchscreen.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20191230
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model 3 vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat harness, causing the airbag indicator to display on the touchscreen.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
20200317
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200317
350000 EQUIPMENT
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
20200317
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
20200317
130000 VISIBILITY
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
20191121
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with charge port latch actuators that could allow ice to build up and prevent insertion or removal of the charge handle from the charge port.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20191125
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with charge port latch actuators that could allow ice to build up and prevent insertion or removal of the charge handle from the charge port.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
20191125
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some Model 3 vehicles are equipped with rear brake dust shields that can trap road debris between the dust shield and brake rotor, causing loud grinding noises.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
20200102
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200102
350000 EQUIPMENT
When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200102
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 140000 AIR BAGS
20200428
140000 AIR BAGS
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat harness, causing the airbag indicator to display on the touchscreen.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200428
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat harness, causing the airbag indicator to display on the touchscreen.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
20200609
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles might have a charge port door that is overflush (protrudes in comparison) to the LH taillight assembly.
This 2018 TESLA MODEL 3 Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20200609
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles might have a charge port door that is overflush (protrudes in comparison) to the LH taillight assembly.