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  1. T

    I lost to Tesla in Arbitration

    I bought the 2023 model 3 in California last July after the agents told me the new version is not going to be out for years. Since the beginning I noticed a vibration clicking ticking noise coming from the driver door area. I took the car to repair 8 times which didn’t solve anything, submitted...
  2. J

    Pesky Hubcap Noise

    Hey, I'm probably going to look stupid posting this but I'm really amazed at how something so "simple" can seemingly be so tough. So, I put after market hubcaps on my Model 3 wheels because they look way better than the stock version. However, like the stock version when I first took delivery of...
  3. J

    Pesky Hubcap Noise

    Hey, I'm probably going to look stupid posting this but I'm really amazed at how something so "simple" can seemingly be so tough. So, I put after market hubcaps on my Model 3 wheels because they look way better than the stock version. However, like the stock version when I first took delivery of...
  4. H

    Mystery rising tone from speakers

    While driving on the highway the car speakers made several series of “sine wave frequency sweeps” according to one nerd in the car. The other nerd calls it 4 rising tones repeating every 30 seconds. After about 6 series repetitions, it was replaced by a “wind roar” out of the speakers. Noises...
  5. M

    Squeaky / Creaky Noise from Rear Seats (especially when going over bumps)?

    I drive a 2023 Tesla Model 3 LR that I picked up in December 2022. It currently has about 8,000 miles and no accidents/damage. I recently started hearing squeaky/creaky noises coming from my rear seat area, especially when going over bumps. It's not too audible if I'm playing music, but it's...
  6. jaycup

    2016 Model S strange sound from dash: Cracking, rubbing, while driving.

    I just started noticing this weird sound coming from my dash/ front of the car while I drive. I notice it especially while accelerating, decelerating, turning. My guess is a cracked piece in the dash, that's what it sounds like. I opened up the whole top of the dash and removed the piece and...
  7. R

    Model Y suspension popping sounds when turning into driveways.

    Has anyone experienced a knocking/ thumping sound coming from the front suspension when going up a driveway? I’ve noticed the steeper the driveway the louder the sound. As one wheel climb up the driveway it’s followed by one thump, then when the second wheel climbs up the driveway it’s followed...
  8. G

    High pitched noise around 50 MPH

    My 2023 Model Y Long Range makes a high pitched noise around 50 MPH. It sounds like a failing bearing. The noise is within the range of 8k-10k Hz with 30dB gain. See the attached snapshot of a recording on GarageBand. Here is a 20s video demonstrating the noise on audio analyzer: 2024-01-12...
  9. B

    Tesla model 3 loud Sound when rebooting

    So i just rebooted ny model 3 2020 for the firet time today by holden the 2 buttons on the stearing wheel But when it booted back up it made a VERY loud Sound like a rock hitting the car og something Is this normal? I was thinking it could be a relay to the HV battery or something
  10. J

    Service center was no help, looking for advice on a knocking sound coming from my back right side seat.

    Hello friends. I took my model 3 to a service center today to get a rattle coming from the passenger side rear seat fixed. The tech identified the problem, said it was fixed, and it clearly isn't. I have been trying to narrow down the source, and it sounds like it's coming from 1 or 2 joints...
  11. H

    Model Y - Odd noise when heating, drivers side

    Hello, Wondering if anyone else had this same issue? It's only happened about 3-4 times in the past 2 months. It started after we went car camping x2 days. On the drive home, while using the heat -- a really odd noise occurred. I didn't get the video audio of it occurring the first time. It...
  12. C

    Clunky noise after carbon ceramic brake installation

    Hello folks, I had Tesla SC install the carbon ceramic brake kit last week for my 2023 Model S Plaid. However, since the installation, I noticed this clunky noise from the wheel/suspension area when the car goes over a rather large drop on a bumpy road. It almost sounds like something is loose...
  13. G

    Seat belt connector rattle noise, any fix?

    Hi all: My Model Y passenger seat belt has this occasional ratting noise since delivery, it's coming from what I call the "connector" which is the place where the belt connects to the seat. The upper side is plastic and lower side is metal, and it can make a noise when slightly shaken. The...
  14. M

    Hankook iON EVO All season tires with controlled efficiency testing

    I installed the 235/45/18 Hankook iON EVO All Season tires on my 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance with T Sportline TS5 18x8.5 wheels last week. I have done a very controlled efficiency test with the tires below. The test is a 25 mile loop around our beltway that starts and stops at the same...
  15. G

    Model Y back seat rattle: SC claims it's by design. Any fix?

    My new Model Y 5 seater has this rattling / vibration noise upon delivery. It comes from where two seat parts contact each other, and it just sounds like leather rubbing against leather / cloth. If I set them to different recline level, or just lay one side down completely, the noise is gone...
  16. L

    Tesla 3 sounds like plane taking off. Normal or not?

    Hi, My tesla 3 2020 sounds like a plane engine ready to take off (or similar to a leafblower too) It's very loud. It happens when I open the door (car wakes up). My A/C fan is at 3 (very low setting) Cabin overheat is off Sentry is off Car is parked in garage. It happens regardless of outside...
  17. D

    New loud abnormal noise on my 2018 Tesla model 3 after closing the door

    Can anyone please tell me what this new loud abnormal sound is after I park and close my door. I’ve read some thread, but it doesn’t sound like the normal “hmm”, or like there’s something in my fan. Thank you!
  18. Y

    Model Y (2021/2022 LR) faint fluttering noise/sound from rear interior when going over bumps

    Aside from the many threads of the more obvious/load creaks and rattles, is anyone else getting annoyed at the strange faint rattling that sounds like a brief fluttering every time you go over moderate-to-severe cracks/bumps in the road?
  19. M

    Bolt or ball rolling under the carpet

    Hello, I just got my model y within a month. I noticed when I accelerate or turns, there is something rolling around. I already clear out everything in the cabinet, but still Dan hear it. You can hear the ball rolling at 0:20
  20. M

    ‘18 M3 noise — control arm issue?

    I’ve had squealing coming from my driver’s side front wheel for awhile now and it’s starting to get worse. I had mobile service take a look more than a year ago and they did a burnishing and called it a day. That didn’t help and I later took it to a SC where I mentioned the upper control arm but...
  21. F

    90-day window for rattles?

    So... don't mean to complain but this struck me as odd. Got a '22 MSP, wellllll within the manufacturer's warranty. Taking it in for the track package installation on Monday. Mentioned that the plastic housing over the center screen hinge is rattling, and asked if they could check and fix it...
  22. E

    Noise/ roughness at low speed

    Noise video Hey guys! New here, really hoping someone has solved this issue.. I have a 21 MSLR and I noticed roughness/ noise driving at low speed (~20). I couldn’t reliably reproduce the issue and my service tech can’t really help either.. Does anyone know what the issue might be or how I...
  23. G

    Noise from Sun Visor

    Hello everyone, I have this weird case where the passenger sun visor starts making noise (radio like noise) when the car is hot (after sitting in the sun for a while). The noise is only when the visor is in the attached position, doesn’t matter if it’s open or closed. What do you think this...
  24. R

    Clicking noise at low speed when the steering wheel turned right

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vWNKQVIWPJhjMQcoIzgD5PiIseIGjgoT/view?usp=drivesdk I hear a clicking noise like this whenever I move the wheel to the right at a really low speed
  25. LavanyaLea

    Squeaky rear suspension, out of warranty Tesla

    Hi, last week I noticed noise coming from my rear suspension passenger side. My car is 2019 Model 3 and sadly just out of warranty (50,200 miles!). I have had the front upper arm suspension replaced last year - they initially gave injection but when the problem recurred they replaced it under...
  26. A

    (Video) HELP- Sound from front!

    EDIT- It ONLY happens when the wheel is completely straight. Any slight turn on the wheels, it doesn’t do it. Hey everyone, I have a model S and I’ve sold the S and purchased a X but there is a noise coming from the front and seems like it’s coming from something rotating. The buyer and myself...
  27. P

    Need replacement tires Continental, Michelin, Hankook for Model 3 long range

    Sorry to be asking this question again but I find the information confusing in the different forums. Probably because the data is subjective. However, if the new tires I get are noisier then the current OEM Continental ContiProContact RX with Silent Tech, I'll never hear the end of it from my...
  28. M

    New MYP: heatpump resonance when climate over 19 degress celsius

    Got my new MYP some weeks back. When I turn on the heat in the cabin (does not matter if AC is on/off) there will be a quite some noise from the heatpump. It sounds like som resonance (or humming) inside the car. Specially when the car is at a still it is annoying and sounds like a fossil car...
  29. B

    Whistling Noise Above 40mph

    I just bought a used 2021 Model 3 SR+ and I'm having this annoying whistling noise when going above 40mph. It sounds like it's kind of all over. It didn't make the noise when it was raining, though. I tried using painter's tape to cover the gap between the windshield and the roof glass and the...
  30. smagicmans

    Model Y noise when waking starting up car cricket/chirping sound

    Hi, I have a 2023 Model Y LR that makes a weird sound (like cricket chirping for 12seconds then stop) whenever I wake the car up from sleep by opening the door. The sound comes from somewhere in the front body of car. The ac/heat system setting was off during these instances, no charging was...
  31. F

    Continuous high pitched noise from the frunk

    Hey everyone, I'm a Model 3 (2021 version) owner since last week, I got it used from Tesla inventory. It's a really fun car to drive and I'm happy about it. Anyway, I noticed that when the car is parked and in deep sleep, there's a continuous high pitched noise coming from the frunk. It's very...
  32. 3peat

    Loud Suspension Thump at Low Speeds or Sharp Turns

    I am having an issue with my Tesla Model 3 where a loud "thunk", "clunk", or "thump" sound is coming from my suspension or wheel area (I think). Whenever I am at relatively low speed and making a sharp turn, or sometimes when I'm at an incline and going up a small ramp (like a parking garage) is...
  33. G

    Cracking noise around front left wheel (with video), SC says normal trim noise?

    Hi: My 2019 M3 AWD is developing a disturbing cracking sound around front left wheel / fronk / suspension area. I've been having this concern over the last half year, went to service center twice, and they said it's "normal interior trim noise as vehicle gets older". I've attached a short video...
  34. S

    Awful grinding noise front wheel

    Hi folks, This awful noise triggered today after a short stop in a parking lot. Link to video : Noise video Weather conditions dry, 1-2 degrees. It continued for about 10 minutes of driving the car, it would trigger at any speed, even in reverse. After 10 mins or so, it disappeared. We drove...
  35. R

    2021 M3: strange sound while driving or standing still, sounds like a howling dog

    Hi community, hope someone can help me with this before I can drop the car off at a service center. Today i noticed a strange howling sound coming from the front / trunk (heat pump possibly?). It happened after approx. 1 hr of driving and repeated every minute or so. Has anyone heard this sound...
  36. H

    2022 Model 3 Front Passenger side Rattle (Glovebox area)

    Been experiencing a rattle for about a month. Initially though it was the front camera housing but sitting in the passenger seat, it sounds like its coming somewhere around the glovebox/ passenger dash area. Rattle sounds like a loose bolt. Brought the car to the service center and had a test...
  37. T

    Loud buzzing noise coming from under passenger side while Model 3 sitting still in drive (but not while in park)?

    While sitting in drive, there is a loud buzzing noise coming from under the front passenger side. The sound goes away when I put the car in park. Is this normal? I know there are cooling fans but this sounds very loud, almost like a grinding sound. Here is a link to a video of this sound...
  38. Y

    2022.36.5 Update: sounds and clicking while installing update

    I installed the 2022.36.5 a few days ago and happened to walk by the car and there was a fury of strange clicking from the front of the car. It was quite rapid. Scary sounding. I presume this was from the climate octavalve. Was this normal? Has anyone else noticed this? So far, no apparent problems.
  39. L

    High-pitch hissing/whistling when driving (video)

    Model 3 LR is only two months old, for the past couple weeks it's been hissing whenever I drive, regardless of speed. It sounds to be coming from the left-front of the driver side. I've tried removing objects, pressing and pulling on things, and taking other advice I've found in related threads...
  40. N

    2022 Model 3 LR making clicking noises all night

    I’ve noticed in the past when I open up my Tesla app on my phone, my M3LR makes a somewhat loud thud or clicking sound once (when the vehicle is waking up). Last night I noticed (the car is parked right outside my bedroom) that my Tesla was making that same noise every few minutes all night...
  41. A

    M3P Clicking/Tapping Noise from 17mph and Above. Front Drivers Side.

    Hi I've now had my M3P for 2 weeks and only 600 miles on the clock. I have noticed a very faint fast tapping/clicking noise that appears once you hit 17mph and above. The noise is constant and does not get louder or quicker when increasing the speed, it just stays the same and gets drowned...
  42. B

    Caller can hear an echo plus every bump my car makes on car bluetooth

    I just received my Model 3 and had it serviced because of the echo that could be heard by the caller on the other side. In addition, every bump I make on the road they can hear. The service center says that it is common and there’s nothing they can do except have me turn down the volume. I...
  43. L

    Tesla warranty for car noise

    I have a one year old Model3LR which has more problems than I wished for. Squeaky noise in the back seat, a seat belt stuck, camera warnings. Tesla fixed the noise problem before, and when they fixed the back seat belt issue the noise came back. However when I brought that up again, they refused...
  44. G

    Rattling noise coming from dash top pad. Not covered under warranty. DIY fix suggestion?

    I have been haunted by this rattling noise issue right after vehicle delivery, and used to think it's coming from the steering wheel. It happens when I drive on bumpy road with relatively low speed, and is more obvious when weather is hot. After several service visits they were not able to...
  45. J

    My AC is making vibrating sound, does anyone knows which part is causing it?

    It's only happening under the glove box, it's not a super big problem but it actually bothers me. I brings it to Tesla service they said they took apart the cabin filter and inspected for debris on the blower motor and found nothing. However, it was fine when it was back from service, so I was...
  46. B

    Rattle in front of driver - Need advice!

    Tesla have had my car the last few days to fix a rattle in the parcel shelf and one in the dash, directly in front of the steering wheel on a right-hand drive Model 3. They claim to have insulated the dash, but after getting it back the rattle is immediately even more noticeable. I would like...
  47. Z_Lynx

    Random car locking noises when at home?

    Anyone hearing locking and unlocking noises when their car is parked at home? Been doing a weeks worth of work near the car when it's not charging, not recently driven, being completely ignored (not opening doors). I am hearing what sounds like a quick locking then unlocking noise randomly...
  48. S

    So… another noise question. Sounds like scrolling?

    Hi, long time lurker but finally found something I haven’t seen posted yet. Does anyone know what this noise could be? 2019 M3P. Happens intermittently but it’s very annoying. Trying to have more info for my SC appointment to increase chances of them actually fixing it! Thanks for any input.
  49. B

    Driving noise while driving MY SR

    I have MY SR 50k, Two days ago I started noticing a noise associate with driving acceleration and de-acceleration, (similar to bearing sound) i couldn’t record it while driving the sound came from underneath trunk, it sounds new never heard before Anyone had such an issue ?
  50. Padelford

    Front suspension problems come and go?

    Two months ago, I had the upper control arms replaced for the second time in the vehicle’s history. In both cases, the front end was very noisy, and the new control arms apparently fixed the problems. Two weeks ago, the front suspension began squeaking and creaking like hell again. It was...