2021+ Model S and Model S Plaid Refresh Issues Thread

[Dcopper]

I noticed that ambient lighting has floor lights for all but driver. I am not sure if this is on purpose or if my driver footwell light is not working.

 

[webshot]

Neat trick... Point you headlights at a wall at night (while on) and turn your yoke/wheel left or right. The headlights follow your turns.

 

[legend_of_jim]

I noticed that ambient lighting has floor lights for all but driver. I am not sure if this is on purpose or if my driver footwell light is not working.

My drivers side ambient light is working. Call it in!

 

[webshot]

My drivers side ambient light is working. Call it in!

Mine is working but partially covered by a carpet lining. Not very bright at all.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Neat trick... Point you headlights at a wall at night (while on) and turn your yoke/wheel left or right. The headlights follow your turns.

Model S built before 2019 had a similar feature. There were lights on the side which would activate in turns.

 

[omarsultan]

Got this today, which was a first--maybe 12.25.2 comes with some new error messages

 

[webshot]

Got this today, which was a first--maybe 12.15.2 comes with some new error messages

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I have not received that version yet, but currently my dash is lit up like a Christmas tree. Everything is disabled!

 

[BPeter]

Model S built before 2019 had a similar feature. There were lights on the side which would activate in turns.

My 2018 does this too. Slight steering angles activates more of the headlight, and extreme angles activates the cornering lights in the bumper. Looking at the parts catalog, the 2021 refresh uses the same headlights as the 2016 refresh ("UP-LEVEL" version).

 

[omarsultan]

I have not received that version yet, but currently my dash is lit up like a Christmas tree. Everything is disabled!

It's funny--I saw the version number, 12.25.2, and thought it would be the perfect version number for the long-delayed "part 2" of the holiday release

 

[cwanja]

It's funny--I saw the version number, 12.25.2, and thought it would be the perfect version number for the long-delayed "part 2" of the holiday release

22.2. Which ironically, week 22 was the week before the Plaid event. Which also fits the "two weeks" Elon loves.

The stars aligned!

 

[bmt00]

Got this today, which was a first--maybe 12.25.2 comes with some new error messages

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I've had that a few times lately, when it freaks out because my garage is tight and it decides its sensors are malfunctioning. This may be why it can't seem to summon in/out of the garage too.

 

[pslawing]

Hi all,

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I finally got a chance to wash and detail her for the first time yesterday. This helped me find a couple issues. I am also having what seems to be latency or lag with Spotify. The music will stop and go or the app won't load everything. Bluetooth seems okay so far. I can't seem to find how to view or see if there are sentry recordings. I think i need to set my home address first.

Issues:
This rubber interior trim. This for sound or water proofing? Adhesive seems to be weak.
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Then a paint defect on the rear passenger side underneath the door.
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+ minor scratches on the hood.

Dang!

 

[nilesborg]

Problem: No buttons to access dash cam/sentry video
Workaround: use voice command "open dashcam viewer"

Problem: Some users unable to set up phone key

Whoa, wish I saw this on 7/1 when you posted it, thanks for the tip! Looking forward to the button, but this works for now

 

[nilesborg]

Has anyone had an issue with a very distinct rattle coming from outside or underneath the car? I have a rattle that is very obvious with the driver’s window down, but can’t really be heard with all the windows up.

It does it when hitting small bumps or larger, not on a perfectly smooth road. And sounds like it’s underneath the car or maybe in the front suspension? Does not appear to be coming from the door or window itself.

Also sounds like it’s a rattle created from small metal pieces and not plastic, and not something big or heavy, if that makes sense? But I’m unable to locate the source so far. And my local SC didn’t hear the rattle at all last time I took it in, they missed the whole part about “I only hear it when the window is down.” I think they were busy just enjoying driving my Plaid around with the windows up.. lol

Am having this issue as well. Appt in a couple of weeks at Tesla Service to hopefully sort it out. Did you get any resolution?

 

[nilesborg]

My Notes from today's Post-Purchase Tesla Service Visit (took delivery of LR MS on 6/30):

• Front hood left side of car is slightly higher than the left, in front, by headlight (maybe 1/8")
• Trim piece on exterior of front passenger door misaligned about 1/4"
• Driver side view mirror jiggles a little while driving, doesn’t seem fully stable
• Driver side exterior door handle rubbing near bottom right when presenting
• Interior fabric on driver door at front not fully set/glued down, a little puffy, panel not solidly set in place in 3" section
• Bug with hvac selection buttons, see lines on screen when trying to change air flow location, function does not always work
• Right rear passenger window closed outside trim and scratched it in 1/2" spot
• Jiggling sound front left of vehicle

Only ones of these that require parts are the passenger side trim piece and driver side interior door panel, others are easy small adjustments or software related, just annoying.

This is our first EV; first Tesla - Overall I'm very pleased with the build quality and experience of owning & driving this car - there's nothing like it out there, the thing is SICK.

 

[omarsultan]

OK--weird one. When it's hot outside (> 90F) the forward collision detection seems to get squirrely and sound warnings for cars that are not close--several car length ahead.

 

[3YPlaid]

Has anyone had an issue with a very distinct rattle coming from outside or underneath the car? I have a rattle that is very obvious with the driver’s window down, but can’t really be heard with all the windows up.

It does it when hitting small bumps or larger, not on a perfectly smooth road. And sounds like it’s underneath the car or maybe in the front suspension? Does not appear to be coming from the door or window itself.

Also sounds like it’s a rattle created from small metal pieces and not plastic, and not something big or heavy, if that makes sense? But I’m unable to locate the source so far. And my local SC didn’t hear the rattle at all last time I took it in, they missed the whole part about “I only hear it when the window is down.” I think they were busy just enjoying driving my Plaid around with the windows up.. lol

Yes, I have this issue. sounds like the drivers side front suspension. slow speeds and going over small bumps like expansion cracks. it is a tinny clunk or thud. service setup for early august.

 

[ct101]

@nilesborg - I have the same drivers side mirror issue and so have several others. Getting mine replaced.

I have not seen the warning sensor issue @omarsultan has - and have driven in 96 degree weather on the highway.

Is anyone else seeing the rear quarter panel rock chipping in the paint as noted by a few in the Exterior forum? (I screwed up the underside of my front bumper already btw with the auto lowering suspension getting really low in an uneven parking lot.. ugh)

 

[ct101]

Yes, I have this issue. sounds like the drivers side front suspension. slow speeds and going over small bumps like expansion cracks. it is a tinny clunk or thud. service setup for early august.

Hmm. This sounds concerning - will have to go check for it. Please keep us posted!

 

[webshot]

OK--weird one. When it's hot outside (> 90F) the forward collision detection seems to get squirrely and sound warnings for cars that are not close--several car length ahead.

PPF on the sensors?