2020 Tesla Model 3 Technical Service Bulletins

112 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Tesla Model 3. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10179542Aug 14, 2020Suspension. Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with LH front damper assemblies that do not meet internal specifications, which may result in elevated NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) from the front of the vehicle.
• 10179541Aug 3, 2020Suspension. Certain Model 3 vehicles were manufactured with RH front damper assemblies that do not meet internal specifications, which may result in elevated NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) from the front of the vehicle.
• 10177031Jun 23, 2020Electrical system. Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may have a loosened fastener inside the HV battery assembly, which could cause the HV battery to power down.
• 10177029Jun 9, 2020Equipment, 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.
• 10174932Apr 29, 2020Steering. On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the upper steering column bolt may not be installed according to internal specifications, which could cause excessive play between the steering wheel and steering column.
• 10174931Apr 28, 2020Air bags, 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.
• 10174929Apr 24, 2020Brakes. On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the brake caliper bolts may not have been torqued to internal specifications.
• 10174928Apr 21, 2020Brakes. On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the brake caliper bolts may not have been torqued to internal specifications.
• 10174927Apr 9, 2020Seats. Certain Model Y vehicles might have been built with 2nd row seat back panels (left, center, and right) that did not meet internal specifications, resulting in the panels not being flush with the 2nd row seat.
• 10173428Mar 10, 2020Suspension, Equipment. On some Model 3 vehicles, the LH and/or RH rear damper top mount bolts were not fastened according to internal specifications and may create noise, vibration, and harshness.
• 10173427Mar 9, 2020Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment. On certain Model 3 vehicles, the image from the rear facing camera might not be displayed on the touchscreen.
• 10173426Mar 4, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Certain Model 3 vehicles were configured with incorrect shunt resistance hex values that can affect charging capacity and range performance.

← All problems reported for the 2020 Tesla Model 3