Technical Service Bulletins
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SB-20-17-010
Oct 29, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model 3 vehicles, an open electrical circuit or short to ground near connectors X950 or X952 may display a restart alert on the touchscreen, or prevent the vehicle from starting altogether.
SB-19-20-003 R2
Sep 21, 2020
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.
SB-20-40-003
Sep 8, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The rear drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
SB-20-39-002
Sep 8, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The front drive unit contains an inverter that did not go through internal reliability testing.
SB-20-31-004
Aug 14, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
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.
SB-20-31-005
Aug 3, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
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.
SB-20-31-001
Jul 24, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might have front stabilizer bars with improperly vulcanized bushings that make a squeak noise when driving over road imperfections.
SB-20-44-002
Jul 24, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some Model Y vehicles were manufactured with a charge port busbar safety cap and/or PE (Protective Earth) busbar that might not meet internal specifications, resulting in intermittent vehicle charging capability.
SB-20-16-003
Jul 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Model 3 high voltage batteries may not have a sufficient quantity of bolts for the contactor DC link busbars, which may prevent the vehicle from charging or powering properly.
SB-18-31-009 R2
Jul 9, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions at low speed. For example, the noise might be heard when traveling from a driveway to
SB-20-10-003
Jul 9, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
On some Model Y vehicles, front fascias with an injection date in a certain date range might have potential delamination/peeling issues.
SB-20-18-001
Jul 2, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
An NVH-reducing A/C compressor acoustic blanket was added to Model Y on May 26, 2020. Vehicles built before this date are eligible for a retrofit for owners who complain of elevated HVAC noise at the front of the vehicle.
SB-20-16-004
Jun 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL 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.
SB-20-32-004
Jun 17, 2020
010000 STEERING
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint.
SB-20-10-001
Jun 9, 2020
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.
SB-20-17-006
Jun 5, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On certain Model Y vehicles, the hood latch actuator connector wires are installed in the incorrect position, causing the hood latch to open upon vehicle wake up; this will prompt a driver alert and prevent the vehicle from switching into d
SB-20-32-007
Apr 29, 2020
010000 STEERING
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.
SB-19-20-003 R1
Apr 28, 2020
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.
SB-20-33-001 R1
Apr 24, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the brake caliper bolts may not have been torqued to internal specifications.
SB-20-17-004 R1
Apr 23, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
On certain Model X vehicles, the main front body harness might contact the RH front upper control arm.
SB-20-33-001
Apr 21, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the brake caliper bolts may not have been torqued to internal specifications.
SB-20-13-003
Apr 9, 2020
220000 SEATS
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.
SB-20-17-004
Mar 19, 2020
021510 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
On certain Model X vehicles, the main front body harness might contact the RH front upper control arm.
SB-20-12-002
Mar 17, 2020
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
SB-20-31-002
Mar 10, 2020
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
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.