2017 Tesla Model 3 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

154 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Tesla Model 3. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which may result in loss of brake fluid. Loss of brake fluid will result in a customer facing ale…
  SB-26-33-001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued May 8, 2026
• On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which may result in loss of brake fluid. Loss of brake fluid will result in a customer facing ale…
  SB-26-33-001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Feb 11, 2026
• A firmware diagnosis feature is being introduced on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that monitors wheel alignment over time. This feature detects changes in wheel alignment that may b…
  SB-25-31-004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 24, 2025
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4-1_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-4_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5-3_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.38_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.9_s3xy.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.32_0824.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.32.3_082024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.100_082024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-5-1-2_082024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.11_0824.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-5_072024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-4-4_0724.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.26.3_0724.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.200_0724.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-4-1_062024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.6_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.3_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.1_0624.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd_12-4-2_062024.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-4_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.20.1_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.14.8_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.14.5_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 31, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-4_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  fsd-12-3-4_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.8.200_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.8.100_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner’s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  2024.14_0524.pdf · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 2024
• Certain Standard Range Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that received the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) HV Battery Retrofit did not receive the 2nd row floor reinforcement plate, which …
  SB-24-10-005 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 16, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  OwnersD · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 30, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Index390 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Owners · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 26, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Index389 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 23, 2024
• When certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles receive a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) in their front passenger seats during vehicle servicing, they may require safety …
  SB2320001 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 22, 2024
• Owner's Manual.
  terminal · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 19, 2024
• Owner's Manual.
  developF · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 13, 2024
• Owner's Manual
  develop · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Owners documenta · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 28, 2024
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Owners documenta · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 18, 2024
• On certain Model 3 vehicles, the one-time use bolts that attach the high voltage controller to the ancillary cover were not torqued to Tesla?s internal specification.
  SB1816004R3 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 28, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  ManualF · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 15, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Manual · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  ManualN · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2023
• On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat electrical harness, causing the airba…
  SB19-20-003-R3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 26, 2023
• On some Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the Occupant Classification System (OCS) signal might be affected by electrical interference in the seat electrical harness, causing the airba…
  SB-19-20-003 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Oct 26, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Manual · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Documentation · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 15, 2023
• When certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles receive a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) in their front passenger seats during vehicle servicing, they may require safety …
  SB2320001R2 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Aug 8, 2023
• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
  SB2320002R6 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 2, 2023
• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
  SB2320002R5 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 16, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Manual · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 9, 2023
• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
  SB2320002R4 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 8, 2023
• Tesla does not provide physical owner's manual copies. Instead, all available owner?s manual content is integrated into the vehicle software, and only the content relevant for a gi…
  Manual-5 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 22, 2023
• On some Model 3 vehicles, water may have leaked inside the trunk area through the trunk lid.
  SB-23-10-002 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 27, 2023
• On some Model 3 vehicles, water may have leaked inside the trunk area through the trunk lid.
  SB-23-10-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 17, 2023
• On some Model 3 vehicles, water may have leaked inside the trunk area through the trunk lid.
  SB-23-10-002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 5, 2023
• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
  SB-23-20-002 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 27, 2023
• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
  SB-23-20-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 15, 2023
• Certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles may need a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) installed in the front passenger seat before servicing its subcomponents.
  SB-23-20-002 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 11, 2023
• When certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles receive a different Occupant Classification System (OCS) in their front passenger seats during vehicle servicing, they may require safety …
  SB-23-20-001 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 10, 2023
• Some Model 3 vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the inst…
  SB2233002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 29, 2022
• Some Model 3 vehicles were built without a hydraulic control unit (HCU) wake-up wire, and in rare circumstances, braking and stability control related alerts may appear on the inst…
  SB2233002 · Technical service bulletin · Electronic Stability Control · issued Apr 29, 2022
• 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…
  SB1831005R1 · Technical service bulletin · Back Over Prevention · issued Feb 19, 2022
• Some Model 3 driver and front passenger seat electrical harnesses might get damaged from repeated fore and aft adjustments to the seat, which will trigger a restraint system alert.
  SB2117005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2021
• Some Model 3 driver and front passenger seat electrical harnesses might get damaged from repeated fore and aft adjustments to the seat, which will trigger a restraint system alert.
  SB2117005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 8, 2021
• Certain Model 3 vehicles may have sustained damage to the Electric Park Brake (EPB) housing during the vehicle assembly process.
  SB-20-33-002 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Dec 22, 2020
• 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 …
  SB-20-17-010 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 3, 2020
• 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 …
  SB-20-17-010 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 29, 2020
• 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…
  SB-19-20-003 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 21, 2020
• 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-20-10-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 9, 2020
• 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…
  SB-19-20-003 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Apr 28, 2020
• 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 s…
  SB-20-12-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 17, 2020
• On certain Model 3 vehicles, the LH side of the 12V battery bracket support might come loose due to improper welds during manufacture.
  SB-20-10-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 18, 2020
• 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 interferenc…
  SB-20-17-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 2, 2020
• Some Model 3 vehicles might have a slight bulge at either or both upper A-pillar trims. This is strictly a cosmetic issue, and does not affect the operation or safety of the A-pill…
  SB-19-10-003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 31, 2019
• 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 …
  SB-19-20-003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 30, 2019
• 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.
  SB-18-33-005 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 25, 2019
• 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…
  SB-19-44-009 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 25, 2019
• 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…
  SB-19-44-009 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 21, 2019
• 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. …
  SB-19-12-001 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 25, 2019
• 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. …
  SB-19-12-001 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Sep 25, 2019
• 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. T…
  SB-18-14-001 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 23, 2019
• 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…
  SB-19-11-003 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 22, 2019
• 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.
  SB-19-13-002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Jul 24, 2019
• On some Model 3 vehicles, one or two HV battery breather valves might be missing or improperly installed.
  SB-18-16-009 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 24, 2019
• On a certain few Model 3 vehicles, the steering shaft sleeve diameter is too large, and might preload the steering shaft boot bearing so as to cause a squeaking noise to come from …
  SB-19-32-001 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jun 15, 2019
• Certain Model 3 vehicles might have increased resistance at ground terminals, and might not provide sufficient signal reference ground at specific connectors.
  SB-18-17-002 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 14, 2019
• 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 t…
  SB-18-44-010 R3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 7, 2019
• 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.
  SB-19-44-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 5, 2019
• 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.
  SB-18-16-004 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 4, 2019
• Some early Model 3 vehicles were built with a RH rear reflex lens that was susceptible to cosmetic issues such as visible weld spots or foggy blemishes.
  SB-19-17-001 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 4, 2019
• Certain Model 3 vehicles might have been manufactured without a rear drive unit (RDU) breather, and consequently might have contaminated gearbox fluid.
  SB-19-40-002 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 26, 2019
• 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 t…
  SB-18-44-010 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 25, 2019
• 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 t…
  SB-18-44-010 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 2019
• 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…
  SB-19-12-001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 19, 2019
• 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 t…
  SB-18-44-010 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 7, 2018
• For some Model 3 vehicles, the trunk lid might require more effort than expected to fully close.
  SB-18-11-009 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Dec 6, 2018
• 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 t…
  SB-18-20-005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 30, 2018
• 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.
  SB-18-33-005 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Nov 19, 2018
• On some Model 3 vehicles, customers might be unable to remove the rear license plate mounting screws because the grommet threads might be stripped.
  SB-18-12-008 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 8, 2018
• 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.
  SB1817012 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 20, 2018
• On some Model 3 vehicles, one or two HV battery breather valves might be missing or improperly installed.
  SB1816009 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 9, 2018
• 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.
  SB-18-14-002 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Aug 14, 2018
• 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 …
  SB-18-40-004 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2018
• 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.
  SB-18-32-005 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 13, 2018
• 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. T…
  SB-18-14-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 18, 2018
• 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.
  SB-18-16-004 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 12, 2018
• On some Model 3 vehicles, the 2nd row floor footwell might make a muffled thud or pop noise when a passenger steps on the affected areas.
  SB-18-45-002 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 21, 2018
• Some Model 3 vehicles might have been manufactured without one or both HV battery breathers.
  SB-18-16-005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 17, 2018
• 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 w…
  SB-18-11-005 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 3, 2018
• 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…
  SB-18-31-005 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 20, 2018
• 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 tu…
  SB-18-31-004 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 9, 2018
• 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 no…
  SB-18-17-003 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 7, 2018
• 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 …
  SB-18-40-004 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 2018
• 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…
  SB-18-44-001 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 23, 2018
• 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 inabil…
  SB-18-16-001 R2 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 23, 2018
• 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…
  SB-18-44-001 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 16, 2018
• On certain Model 3 vehicles, the 5-way valve actuator internals might wear prematurely, causing the actuator to become unreliable over time.
  SB-18-18-001 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 15, 2018
• 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-18-31-002 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Feb 13, 2018
• 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-18-15-001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 9, 2018
• 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-18-40-003 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 7, 2018
• 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, c…
  SB-18-40-002 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 7, 2018
• 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 inabil…
  SB-18-16-001 R1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 7, 2018
• 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…
  SB-18-44-001 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 7, 2018
• 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-18-33-001 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 31, 2018
• Certain Model 3 vehicles might have increased resistance at ground terminals, and might not provide sufficient signal reference ground at specific connectors.
  SB-18-17-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 26, 2018
• 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-18-16-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 2018
• An improved version of the Model 3 rear drive unit is now available that meets Tesla's high standards for performance and durability.
  SB-18-40-001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 23, 2018
• Some Model 3 vehicles might have a crack in the trunk lid paint, that might allow water entry.
  SB-17-10-004 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 9, 2017
• Certain Model 3 vehicles have thermal harness covers that might allow splashed water to ingress into the front body controller module, potentially resulting in diminished connectio…
  SB-17-17-014 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2017
• Some Model 3 vehicles might have coolant pumps that are noisy or make a rattling sound during operation.
  SB-17-18-007 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 27, 2017
• While current headlights are adequate, an upgraded version improves upon them. Replace the current headlights with the new version.
  SB-17-17-004 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Oct 2, 2017
• Certain Model 3 vehicles have primary body seals that lack slip coat. Raising a window might require additional effort by the regulator motor, and might be falsely identified as a …
  SB-17-11-006 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 30, 2017
• Some Model 3 vehicles might have increased resistance at certain ground terminals.
  SB-17-17-011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 22, 2017
• Certain Model 3 vehicles equipped with Continental 19 tires with a date code of 1317 might not conform to Tesla's subjective requirements for performance and customer satisfaction.
  SB-17-34-001 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Sep 19, 2017
• Certain front seats in Model 3 vehicles might have a reduced adjustment range or might make undesirable noise during use.
  SB-17-13-003 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 19, 2017
• Some Model 3 vehicles were delivered with air in the cooling system.
  SB-17-18-006 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 6, 2017
• On some Model 3 vehicles, a pre-production LH upper trough plug is installed. The pre-production plug is completely functional, however, it does not cosmetically match the grommet …
  SB-17-10-003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2017
• On some Model 3 vehicles, the charge port does not engage with a Supercharger charge cable, preventing the vehicle from being fast charged. Additionally, when a vehicle is being ch…
  SB-17-44-003 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 4, 2017