2022 MODEL S PLAID - Cosmetic disaster

[i_like_speed]

I just received my Model S Plaid last week.
I was doing a search to see if anyone else had these problems, seems like there has been a lot of random quality control issues.
Wish I would have know...for a $164K car out the door there needs to be a higher consideration of evaluation before delivery to make sure it is ready for the buyer.
I wanted to share a few things.

1) Glue exposed from the weatherproof sealing of the rear driver door
2) There were actual red/pink circles of imperfections of the trunk door, likely from QC; there was also a long scratch/gauged metal/scratch, but still the trunk door was installed
3) Insulation/glue exposed on the rear side panels wrapping around to the trunk, worse on the driver's side than the passenger side.
4) Thick paint pushing down the passenger side rear bumper? Bumper does not sit flush to the panel (I included the passenger side and driver side for comparison)
5) Maybe crooked PLAID badge...depends on the angle you look at it
6) not enough sheet metal to finish the wrapping around the driver side rear panel...

Just a few things other people can look out for when inspecting your purchase.

I have another story on how it was delivered

My other car is a 2021 BMW M5 LCI...no cosmetic issues at all, was a little cheaper than this MODEL S PLAID when ordered in 2020 ($130K)

 

[glide]

Yep. You bought a Tesla.

 

[ochompsky]

in a cheaper car, some of these may be acceptable. none of them are acceptable in a 164k car.

 

[Jayy178]

Wow some of those are blatant quality issues that shouldn't have ever left Fremont factory. I would note that many other vehicles don't have such egregious problems, but also are not perfect by any means.

 

[domodan]

in a cheaper car, some of these may be acceptable. none of them are acceptable in a 164k car.

Agreed. Completely unacceptable on a car at that price point.

 

[WilliamG]

Agreed. Completely unacceptable on a car at that price point.

And yet…completely expected on a Tesla. And I say that in all seriousness.

 

[ucmndd]

At least half of that is “within spec”.

 

[Art VandeIay]

At least half of that is “within spec”.

 

[Redbrick]

I've got a lot of those weird glue globs all over my car M3LR+FSD too. I suppose I should expect that since mine was practically $100K less than yours? In my younger days...I bought a cheap-o brand new $11K Hyundai Accent, and that thing was very well built.

 

[Redbrick]

View attachment 826165

I love this....I'm gonna have to borrow this if you don't mind....LOL

 

[Art VandeIay]

I love this....I'm gonna have to borrow this if you don't mind....LOL

All yours!

I actually have it set as my profile picture for the Tesla app and all Tesla related stuff .

I would love to give the original author due credit, but I found it on Reddit a few years ago and can't pin point where I downloaded it from...

 

[DerbyDave]

Gosh, I was happy my Tesla had paint on all painted surfaces for $100,000. People must be more demanding now.

 

[DerbyDave]

There is no excuse. They should be able to get those things corrected, but I am not at all surprised.

 

[jebinc]

in a cheaper car, some of these may be acceptable. none of them are acceptable in a 164k car.

In a way, this is a “cheap” expensive car.

 

[jebinc]

I love this....I'm gonna have to borrow this if you don't mind....LOL

Sure, go for it as he borrowed it from me without asking!

 

[kaimanson]

Please share the delivery
Story....I would have rejected it at delivery.

 

[MrBubbles]

Please share the delivery
Story....I would have rejected it at delivery.

Agreed. This is why I hesitated on picking up a Plaid.

 

[Unclepaul]

The issues you show, really are only on a $90,000 car. What made yours a $164,000 car was all the options, taxes, fees etc. The biggest expenses typically are Taxes, the Plaid upgrade and FSD options. None of those will enhance the fit and finish of your car.

Many have posted that items like yours are routinely corrected by a post-delivery to your friendly local service center. Hope they can get you sorted out quickly.

Owning a Tesla can be life altering.

 

[_Redshift_]

in a cheaper car, some of these may be acceptable. none of them are acceptable in a 164k car.

Sorry, not acceptable even on a Chevy Bolt.

 

[_Redshift_]

The issues you show, really are only on a $90,000 car. What made yours a $164,000 car was all the options, taxes, fees etc. The biggest expenses typically are Taxes, the Plaid upgrade and FSD options. None of those will enhance the fit and finish of your car.

Many have posted that items like yours are routinely corrected by a post-delivery to your friendly local service center. Hope they can get you sorted out quickly.

Owning a Tesla can be life altering.

These egregious issues should not exist on a $20k vehicle.

Don’t start lowering your standards just because it’s a Tesla.