2026 Tesla Model 3 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

2 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Tesla Model 3. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• On some vehicles, degraded or excessive glue under the front seat cushion(s) may cause creaking noises during cornering or when pressing on the seat cushion(s). Upon customer compl…
  SB-26-13-005 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 4, 2026
• On some vehicles, insufficient lubricant at the front seat recliner tube ends may cause creaking noises during weight shifting when the seat is occupied. Upon customer complaint, i…
  SB-26-13-006 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued May 29, 2026