Technical Service Bulletins
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SB-18-50-002
Apr 18, 2018
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.
SB-18-32-002 R1
Apr 12, 2018
010000 STEERING
Long-term exposure to high-corrosion environments might weaken the bolts that attach the power steering motor to the steering rack housing.
SB-18-11-005
Apr 3, 2018
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.
SB-18-11-006
Apr 3, 2018
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.
SB-18-31-005
Mar 20, 2018
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
SB-18-31-004
Mar 9, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
On some Model 3 vehicles, customers might state that the vehicle ride is too harsh. The ride tuning of early spring and damper assemblies is subjectively more firm than the ride tuning of updated assemblies.
SB-18-17-003
Mar 7, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
On some Model 3 vehicles, the solid-wire rear drive unit (RDU) ground strap might transfer motor vibration into the cabin. This might result in customer perception of high motor noise levels.
SB-18-16-001 R2
Feb 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, specific issues with the power conversion system (PCS) might prevent contactors from closing or cause the PCS E-fuse circuit to trip, leading to inability to recharge the 12V battery.
SB-18-40-004
Feb 23, 2018
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.
SB-18-44-001 R2
Feb 23, 2018
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
SB-18-44-001 R1
Feb 16, 2018
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
SB-18-18-001
Feb 15, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the 5-way valve actuator internals might wear prematurely, causing the actuator to become unreliable over time.
SB-18-31-002
Feb 13, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
On some Model 3 vehicles, at 65 mph (105 km/h) and above, front upper control arm vibration might result in detectable cabin noise.
SB-18-15-001
Feb 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
An improved version of the Model 3 child safety switch in the underhood storage area now features a glow-in-the-dark button instead of a lighted button.
SB-18-44-002
Feb 9, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On some Model S and Model X vehicles with charge port part number 1026041-00-M or 1026041-00-N, the charge port insertion guide might prevent the charge port latch from fully engaging. If the charge port latch is not fully engaged, the char
SB-18-16-001 R1
Feb 7, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, specific issues with the power conversion system (PCS) might prevent contactors from closing or cause the PCS E-fuse circuit to trip, leading to inability to recharge the 12V battery.
SB-18-40-002
Feb 7, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On some Model 3 vehicles, one of the bolts that helps to secure the rear drive unit inverter coolant manifold to the inverter housing might not have been installed. Consequently, coolant might leak from the manifold.
SB-18-40-003
Feb 7, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
On certain Model 3 vehicles, the rear drive unit gearbox fluid might leak into the printed circuit board cavity of the oil pump, causing the vehicle to go into limp mode.
SB-18-44-001
Feb 7, 2018
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
SB-18-33-001
Jan 31, 2018
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
On some Model 3 vehicles, the brake booster clevis pin might make a knock or rattle sound when the brakes are used. Vehicle braking is not affected.
SB-18-17-002
Jan 26, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 vehicles might have increased resistance at ground terminals, and might not provide sufficient signal reference ground at specific connectors.
SB-18-16-001
Jan 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, specific issues with the power conversion system (PCS) might cause the E-fuse to open, leading to the inability to recharge the 12V battery.
SB-18-40-001
Jan 23, 2018
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
An improved version of the Model 3 rear drive unit is now available that meets Tesla's high standards for performance and durability.
SB-17-10-006 R1
Dec 14, 2017
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
On Model S, the windshield wiper motor bracket might become loose, resulting in a popping or clicking noise during windshield wiper operation.
SB-17-10-004
Nov 9, 2017
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Some Model 3 vehicles might have a crack in the trunk lid paint, that might allow water entry.