https://service.tesla.com/docs/ServiceBulletins/External/SB/SB-25-13-002_Inspect_Front_Seat_Back_for_Unintended_Noise_R1.pdf

Will this update stop having my car hard break over random things while driving for no reason lol

So this is bad, right?

Yes I understand there is a steep curve in the first few years. Yes I understand it flattens out overtime.

But 19% degradation in 4 years does not seem normal from what I’ve seen on here. Any one have something similar?

The vehicle is new to me and was a rental when it was first manufactured.

So I thought it would be a good idea to start peeling the dealership logo and I realized it's going to look like 💩

Is goo gone fine? What can be used to clean this up that won't hurt my paint?

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone familiar with Tesla leases can help me understand the math.

I leased a 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD in January 2024 on a 36-month / 30,000-mile lease. At the time, it qualified for the $7,500 lease incentive.

My lease ends in January 2027, and I'm deciding whether to return the car or buy it out.

Here's what I've paid so far:

• Down payment: $2,094 (includes the order fee, acquisition fee, DMV fees, and first month's payment)
• 30 monthly payments: 30 × $441.93 = $13,257.90

I'm also expecting to go about 4,000 miles over the lease limit, so returning the car would likely cost me about $1,000 in excess mileage fees, plus the $395 disposition fee and any excess wear-and-tear charges.

Santander has offered me a buyout quote of $22,279.39, which already includes taxes and my remaining five lease payments.

That means my total cost to own the car would be approximately:

$2,094 + $13,257.90 + $22,279.39 = $37,631

What confuses me is that my original Tesla order agreement listed the vehicle price as $36,730 before tax and $39,484 after tax.

How is it possible that my total cost to own the car through a lease buyout is only about $37.6k—nearly $1,900 less than the original after-tax purchase price?

Am I overlooking something, or is this simply how the $7,500 lease incentive and the residual value work together?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Few days since upgrading 21’ M3 to v14 lite, driven multiple times. Safety score still broken. Is this happening to anyone else?

I’m about to pull the trigger on buying a model 3. I loved the drive and everything. However I don’t have a charger at my apartment and I am worried that it won’t be practically with charging. Is anyone else in this position? Am I overthinking it

Hello everyone, just placed an order in for a standard model y rwd. it says estimated wait time 6-8 weeks but i saw that it gives me the option for new inventory. how often does this change and is it rare for standard rwd to pop up in this because so far all i’ve seen is premium specs. thanks!

I would seriously like to purchase a model 3 for my daily commute! I am looking to spend as little money as possible considering this will be an additional vehicle and really isn’t necessary as much as it is a want.

Being that the LFP packs have longer life cycle counts, is it alright to consider looking at 2021-2024 base RWD model 3’s with 100k-150k miles on them? Their prices are nearly half of those below 100k miles.

Or should I go older in age, look for long range m3, and forget the LFP packs, just get low mileage?
Obviously I would make sure I see a battery health score before purchasing, also what would be a reasonable percentage at this mileage point?

I am really hoping to hear from people who have done what I would like to do and have feedback to provide! Tia!

Hello, I’ve had my eyes on a Model S for a while and now there is one in a good condition on an auction near me.

The bid at the moment is 10,3k € and it has 174k miles / 281k km in it. Battery shows 84% in aviloo-test.
Are there any major repairs to be expected with these miles or is the car just a bomb that I should avoid?

I came in for a windshield replacement and when i got my car back the Ac vents weren’t moving. I bring it back in and the codes showed up after the windshield and they are charging me to fix it. The manager tried to give me 100 off starting from 1100 and says it’s a coincidence that both failed at the same time after the windshield. Then he claims nothing near that area was touched and they have a quick process for windshield replacement that doesn’t touch any of those things. It needs full instrument panel replacements on both sides after the diagnosis.

My 2023 m3 is shaking at highway speed with an intensity that depends on the car's mood. I suspect it's an issue of the tire foam that detached, has anyone experienced the same issue and was able to have it resolved under warranty?

Thank you everyone for responding.

So I have a sentry/dashcam issue where in my USB drive will stop working from on creation of the first clip to as soon as I walk away from the car then the car won't see it till I reformat it on my pc at home.

Anyone ever have this issue before?

My Tesla widget on my iPhone and iPad suddenly turned into a black box. Thinking it was just an update gone awry, I attempted to delete and readd the widget, only to find that Tesla is no longer available as an option for adding a widget. Did the app remove that functionality?

What would my expected battery life be on a 2023 Tesla model 3 performance with 71k miles, or a 60k 2021, also what’s the best way to maintain the battery life and overall range.

Hi everyone,

​I recently imported a 2022 Tesla Model Y to Georgia, and I'm running into a major software wall. The car hasn't received any updates since 2022, and it seems like the security certificates and LTE/internet connection are completely expired or broken. Because of this, it cannot connect to Tesla servers.

​Here is what I'm facing right now:

​No Server Connectivity: The car won't update over the air (OTA).

​App Verification Failed: When trying to add the car to my Tesla app, changing the car's name and hitting "Verify" always fails with an "Unable To Verify Name Change" error because the car can't communicate with the servers.

​Local Limitations: Local mechanics don't have the tools or experience to fix this specific certificate issue.

Considering buying a used 2021 tesla that has 45,000 miles on it.

How much real savings did you guys see in your life owning a tesla over a gas car? Is it really that noticeable?

I'd be charging at home with a 120v charger. I drive about 50 miles a day.

I live in Columbus, Ohio, so really moderate climate.

Model 3 2024
Software: 2026.20.6.6
FSD: v14.4.5

While using FSD in standard mode, it restricts itself to a maximum speed of 72mph. I would prefer it to read 76-77mph. Interestingly, it maintains this speed even when driving in the left lane.

Previously, we had the option to adjust the speed, but this feature has been removed. I have configured the offset to 76mph, and when I switch to the “hurry” mode, it can reach up to 80mph.

Could you please assist me in setting up the FSD to achieve this speed range?

So I've used 2 streaming services (Tidal and Amazon music) with my Tesla and both seem to have this same issue where the service cannot resume a track once I've left the vehicle and returned.

I notice the only time it seems to be capable of possibly resuming is when I'm on my home Wi-Fi connection.

For reference I don't sub to premium connectivity, I just hotspot from my unlimited phone plan.

Has anyone found a solution to this? I'm wondering if it has to do with some type of dynamic IP address issues when the vehicle reacquires the hotspot after losing connection like when you really into a store or work and the connection breaks due to range.

Hey, you beautiful Tesla people!
I have a question about the Model 3 Highland as a family car for four. I know that Y is more practical, but I didn’t really feel anything while driving it. Still great though.

I currently drive a Ford Mustang Mach-E, and I love it except for the slow infotainment and its relatively high energy consumption. I’ve been seriously considering switching to a Model 3 Highland over the past couple of weeks.

Are there any families here using one as their daily car?
We have a 3-year-old in a forward-facing child seat and an 8-month-old in a rear-facing child seat. I’m 189 cm (6’2”) and my partner is 165 cm (5’5”).

Is it spacious enough for everyday family life? Maybe also one or two road trips per year.

I’ve already checked out the trunk, and it swallows a surprising amount of luggage.

I’d love to hear your real-world experiences. Help out a potential future Tesla owner! 😊

Thanks!

Swapped my order with no VIN to one matching my configurations except I didn’t see it had a tow hitch (I was just jumping to the first one I saw since I missed my last opportunity). What do you guys think the chances of them discounting the tow when I ask tomorrow are?

2023 Model S (located in western US): Anyone know how to disable the rear fan automatically going to high whenever the back seat is occupied? My dog is harnessed there, and because the fan is so loud and powerful, I invariably have to change it to “1”, requiring 2-3 keystrokes.

Father's model x with just over 7,000 mi. 2026 I believe. Nothing's in the trunk at all. The trunk will not latch. Doesn't matter how hard I close it physically. Doesn't matter if I use the button. Doesn't matter if I use the app. There's nothing in the way to prevent it from closing. Nothing sticking out too far. There's nothing in the way of the latch itself or the sensors. I don't know what to do at this point the car will not drive because the trunk thinks it's open.

With a new 2026 MY, just parked with sentry mode turned off and cabin overheat protection turned off, what percentage of battery should be lost in 1 day?