I have a similar issue with my MY charge port door not sitting flush against the tail light, it’s not terrible but I wasn’t sure if it was b/c of the charge port. I have my HomeLink delivered today so I’ll include it on my appt request. Thanks for the pics and sorry ur build quality was mediocre at best, at least it drives like a dream!
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I have a similar issue with my MY charge port door not sitting flush against the tail light, it’s not terrible but I wasn’t sure if it was b/c of the charge port. I have my HomeLink delivered today so I’ll include it on my appt request. Thanks for the pics and sorry ur build quality was mediocre at best, at least it drives like a dream!
I hope all works well for you as well. My Y is now good, not perfect, and I am happy with it. It does seem that the issues encountered on my Y and much less severe that some issues reported with the early M3. I am optimistic that Tesla will continue to make progress on the fit and finish front and that they will become a leader on that front.
NY_Rob
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So you pay Ford/GM/Chrysler to make your car,then you pay the dealer to fix it before you even take delivery?
Sounds like a scam...
jmatero
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Might be, but I would have gladly paid a "dealer prep" fee if it meant getting issues missed by the factory resolved before delivery. As it stands now, I'm sure they'll have my car at a body shop for who knows how long. And I've already been to 2 service appointments in only 3 weeks of ownership so it's damn inconvenient, this back/forth for a brand new car.
Or you pay Tesla to make your car and then the burden is on you to find the issues and arrange to get them fixed after you've taken delivery.
Like I said, easy to think it's a scam or a useless fee...until you see what happens when it's not done.
preilly44
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We just got two Y's, one had some minor issues and the other was perfect.
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Just picked up my Model Y in Cleveland a couple days ago. Dual motor long range, MSM w/ induction wheels.
Issues I've noted so far:
And despite the above, I love the hell out of this thing.
Just picked up my Model Y in Cleveland a couple days ago. Dual motor long range, MSM w/ induction wheels.
Issues I've noted so far:
- Rattle in trunk area at highway speed
- Rattle on drivers side at city speed
- Misalignment of USB-C ports in rear such that devices cannot be plugged in
- Some minor rear panel alignment where window trim appears a little jagged (no big deal)
- 1/4" gap where liftgate meets the body--does not appear to be material in nature
- Passenger side above door has a nice dime-sized dent, probably damaged via transport. Tesla noted it on delivery and sent me a PDF due bill to have it repaired at a local collision shop.
And despite the above, I love the hell out of this thing.
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Just picked up my Model Y in Cleveland a couple days ago. Dual motor long range, MSM w/ induction wheels.
Issues I've noted so far:
Have only driven it a bit so I'm sure there are more easter eggs to be found
- Rattle in trunk area at highway speed
- Rattle on drivers side at city speed
- Misalignment of USB-C ports in rear such that devices cannot be plugged in
- Some minor rear panel alignment where window trim appears a little jagged (no big deal)
- 1/4" gap where liftgate meets the body--does not appear to be material in nature
- Passenger side above door has a nice dime-sized dent, probably damaged via transport. Tesla noted it on delivery and sent me a PDF due bill to have it repaired at a local collision shop.
And despite the above, I love the hell out of this thing.
That rattle from the trunk, I think its actually the back seats, more specifically, the backs of the back seats. If I fold my seats down flat, it goes away. If you rap on the backs or the seat when they are down, you can kinda hear that rattle. More pronounced when the seats are up though.
That’s my biggest complaint so far, and the drivers side rear door is a little off on the bottom, nothing too major. Maybe mobile service can fix it?
This was phenomenal insight. The rear middle seat has broken and misaligned clips; the back cover is not even fully attached. I made a mobile service appointment for next week!
Did you try taking it for a ride with the rear seats down? My middle seat also has the backing half-assed installed.
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my first Tesla and I haven't seen the issues mentioned here on mine...VIN 27XX. The charging door stuck a couple times, but it works fine now after a couple of charges. I'm just getting used to driving a computer.
I had the exact same issue. The bottom flat plastic piece almost seemed like it chipped off and the entire back panel was not seated flush.
My right rear seat's automatic fold is not working either. The service was done, but it honestly doesn't even feel that much more flush. I think they just replaced the back panel but the clips aren't that great as it's still easy to lift the panel off....
My right rear seat's automatic fold is not working either. The service was done, but it honestly doesn't even feel that much more flush. I think they just replaced the back panel but the clips aren't that great as it's still easy to lift the panel off....
Do you have to go grocery shopping near royal Oak soon?
Ha! I'm up in the Rochester area, and I'm trying to let people bring the groceries to me
Mobile service came out today. They said they secured the back of my middle seat but it’s still just basically dangling there. Did not fix the rattle in the middle seat assembly.
I had my wife drive me around and I think has to do with the headrest. If you put it up there is a loud rattle at the top. If you put it down the rattle moves to the seat interior.
Anyone know how to get the back of the seat totally off? It’s secured at the top somehow. I’d get in there and mod it myself if I could figure that out.
I had my wife drive me around and I think has to do with the headrest. If you put it up there is a loud rattle at the top. If you put it down the rattle moves to the seat interior.
Anyone know how to get the back of the seat totally off? It’s secured at the top somehow. I’d get in there and mod it myself if I could figure that out.
SandDune
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Just picked up my Model Y in Cleveland a couple days ago. Dual motor long range, MSM w/ induction wheels.
Issues I've noted so far:
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- Rattle on drivers side at city speed
Have only driven it a bit so I'm sure there are more easter eggs to be found
And despite the above, I love the hell out of this thing.
Good choice on the configuration.
And I'll second the "I love the hell out of this thing." sentiment. Regarding item 2 (the item I left in the quote above), the rattle on the drivers side at city speed is driving me nuts. I've tracked mine down to the center console somewhere. Don't have the others you mentioned fortunately, but my passenger side front door needs adjustment (needs to be slammed to be closed). Having purchased quite a few cars over my lifetime, my list isn't that long. And yes, I have some minor panel gap inconsistency. My punch list for my wife's 2019 Honda Pilot Elite was a lot longer then this and needed a couple days in the shop to fix them all (but that's what I get for basically taking delivery of it as they drove it off the truck). All things considered, I will say I'm very happy with what I received.
smcginnis
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And the QC issues continue, even after Elon Musk’s “Rectification “ memo:
Tesla has some major Model Y quality issues - Electrek
Tesla has some major Model Y quality issues - Electrek
I see the seatbelt issue and the dent in the seat, but I can't see issues in two of the exterior pics. In the other one it looks like there's just a slight alignment issue but I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
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