Bubble like issue on dashboard

[talkingevs]

So my car has had these things that look like bubbles in the dash since delivery (black peice right above the wood). If you touch them they go away for a few but then come right back. It's like they didn't stretch the material enough. Anyone have this? I tried doing a search for anything bubble related with the dash and nothing came back.

 

[TheLocNar]

Take it back to the service center. They'll likely order a new piece.

 

[voip-ninja]

So my car has had these things that look like bubbles in the dash since delivery (black peice right above the wood). If you touch them they go away for a few but then come right back. It's like they didn't stretch the material enough. Anyone have this? I tried doing a search for anything bubble related with the dash and nothing came back.

You should post a picture.

 

[talkingevs]

Here you go....some days I can see it. Others I can't. It's really weird.

 

[Birdman325]

I'm no expert, but it looks like the adhesive is coming up in certain spots.

 

[talkingevs]

Didn't think of that. It's more of a cosmetic annoyance than anything else. So when I go for my first service I will add it to the list. Was just curious if others had the same thing and if it was a known issue. Thanks guys

 

[mtndrew1]

Mine is not like that.

If it’s any comfort I learned from my SC that the entire panel in the photo just pops off relatively easily for access to components underneath. It should be a trivial thing to repair.

 

[Phrixotrichus]

Adhesive or fitting failure, or both.
That has to be swapped out completely probably.

 

[talkingevs]

Any idea if this could be done by the mobile service technician? And if so how do I request that over the service center?

 

[talkingevs]

Just an update, stopped at the SC. Stated it is not an easy fix and requires the dash to be taken apart. Stated could need car for up to 2 days and mobile service can't do this. They placed order in for the part but could be up to 2 months to get that part due to parts production issues.

 

[Kotoko]

I'm keeping an eye on mine but I notice maybe two spots where it looks like its bubbling.

 

[nvx1977]

Just an update, stopped at the SC. Stated it is not an easy fix and requires the dash to be taken apart. Stated could need car for up to 2 days and mobile service can't do this. They placed order in for the part but could be up to 2 months to get that part due to parts production issues.

Highly skeptical that this task is beyond the abilities of Mobile Service. I recently watched a Mobile Service Tech open up my car for open heart surgery. This is just a cosmetic part on the SURFACE of the interior. I think your SC is just trying to blow you off.

 

[talkingevs]

Highly skeptical that this task is beyond the abilities of Mobile Service. I recently watched a Mobile Service Tech open up my car for open heart surgery. This is just a cosmetic part on the SURFACE of the interior. I think your SC is just trying to blow you off.

They stated it isn't just a simple remove and replace. They said on the model s and x it is but on the 3, they have to take apart the whole dash to get that peice off

 

[dvssolid]

I initially didn't have the bubbling on the dash till recently. Tesla service center will not replace it and says it's normal wear and tear from sun exposure. I have about 15k miles and all my windows including my windshield is tinted. My commuter car doesn't have bubbling on the dash after 10 years and 250k miles.

 

[TheLocNar]

That's BS.

 

[GolanB]

I initially didn't have the bubbling on the dash till recently. Tesla service center will not replace it and says it's normal wear and tear from sun exposure. I have about 15k miles and all my windows including my windshield is tinted. My commuter car doesn't have bubbling on the dash after 10 years and 250k miles.

Makes me wonder whether or not we should be careful about parking the Model 3 in direct sunlight. Pulling the car-cover on and off takes a bit of work, and I can't see myself putting it on daily. Can anyone recommend a solid windshield sunshade? I found one online here:

Front Windshield Sunshade for Tesla Model 3

 

[RandomJohnny]

just noticed this today on my dash....i can see about 4-7 areas that are bubbling....can only see them during sunset time....any updates on how this was resolved? Car is mostly garage kept and home most of the day so normal wear from sunlight doesn't sound right to me.

 

[silenteski]

just noticed this today on my dash....i can see about 4-7 areas that are bubbling....can only see them during sunset time....any updates on how this was resolved? Car is mostly garage kept and home most of the day so normal wear from sunlight doesn't sound right to me.

I got my dash replaced recently for this issue. Create a service appointment through the app. They'll likely ask you for a picture of the issue, then they'll put in an order for the replacement part if they don't have it in stock. Once the part arrives, they'll need your vehicle for a full day to swap the dash out.

 

[RandomJohnny]

thanks Nick....any issues with rattles after the replacement? I don't have rattles now but concerned if they take it all apart they may come about.

 

[silenteski]

I was concerned about that too, so I couldn't help but listen for that afterwards. But I haven't had any rattles at all or anything else out of the ordinary in the couple of months since the repair (knock on wood).