Falcon Wing Door Glass Seal deteriorating

[xKRSx]

Our Model X from Mid 2018 had a one of the seals on the left FWD worn out upon delivery. They repaired it under warranty when we brought the car back in a week later to correct some of the other issues. They said they replaced both the seal and the glass.

 

[Axtrader]

Tesla is on the 5th revision of this glass / weatherstripping panel and should be covered under warranty. We had both sides replaced a few months ago and the seals had no signs of deterioration since.

 

[Hilbe]

Got mine done under warranty in March. All new glass panels on both FWD.

 

[Tberk]

I have a 2016 MX P90D and they just order new windows under warranty for me. My Tesla Ranger said they will replace them if the are "gummy". I would call up the SC and tell them.

 

[gnguyen]

The service center has told me this week that there was a change to the warranty. Apparently this was never covered under warranty. Previously they allowed the service centers to choose to replace the windows with the deteriorating seals under good will. Now apparently the warranty says even a good will replacement is not allowed.

There is a new revision as of February 2020.

 

[PlayaVista]

Fortunately multiple Tesla service center techs have assured me this is cosmetic only. Still an unfortunate issue that Tesla still has problem with. Hate washing it with the gummy strip and looks bad too.

 

[RedXowner]

In late Feb 2020, I picked up a MX made in Oct 2016, and the whole car (to include the glass roof seals) was in great shape. So far, very happy with my purchase. When looking through the used MXs on the website, I saw many with the same deteriorating seals. The pics of my car showed the seals to be in good shape, and when I picked up the car in Paramus, NJ, they turned out to be exactly as pictured. So far, so good for me. I garage mine at night and when I'm home during the day, but it's parked in an open parking lot M-F in the sun. Fingers crossed.

 

[Rowingthe1x]

Seal is breaking down... quote $2500. We got our X December 2018.

 

[Big Ike]

Seal is breaking down... quote $2500. We got our X December 2018.

Tesla replaced mine in March at the Tempe, AZ SC and Pay Type was "Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty".

 

[Rockwell]

I had a May 2017 Model X that had this same issue. they replaced it under warranty no issues though

Had this issue also, replaced under waranty.

 

[rjdoc74]

Seal is breaking down... quote $2500. We got our X December 2018.

Same here. I am in arbitration with them due to this issue. Should know by the end of the month. They can't replace these for some people and deny for others. This smells like discrimination.

 

[HostileHarry]

Same here. I am in arbitration with them due to this issue. Should know by the end of the month. They can't replace these for some people and deny for others. This smells like discrimination.

Please let us know the outcome of the ruling.

 

[Coolorange]

I had the same issue. They also provided a quote of $2,500 just today. Fremont SC.

 

[bryanle1]

I tried submitting same issue to 2 different service centers, one in SD and one in OC, both quoted me 3k plus to replace. Any specific SC that will honor the warranty on this?

 

[GNFO]

Neither of our two Model Xs have had this problem (Sep '17 & Jun '18). They are both garaged, but my 2017 has over 41,000 miles on it and would have had significantly more if not for COVID-19. Maybe it's actually a good thing I haven't washed them much?

 

[RedXowner]

Anybody have an idea of the primary cause of this unsightly issue - is it the sun, or is it washing the car with a particular chemical, or simply elapsed time due to bad material?

 

[rjdoc74]

Anybody have an idea of the primary cause of this unsightly issue - is it the sun, or is it washing the car with a particular chemical, or simply elapsed time due to bad material?

It's the UV exposure. Tesla is using rubber for these seals which is not rated for outdoor use.

 

[davezforce]

Sounds like a good project for an aftermarket company for upgraded seals out of better/proper material.

 

[Big Ike]

Sounds like a good project for an aftermarket company for upgraded seals out of better/proper material.

Or replaceable seals like the old fashioned wiper blades that would slide into the blade frame (and slice your fingers if you weren't careful).

 

[njhtran]

Consider me part of the gummy falcon club. I’ve owned this X exactly only 2 months bought from Tesla directly used.