Vendor Have you had worn or failing/failed suspension bushes/arms replaced on your Telsa?

[Tevo Solutions]

We want to hear from all owners who have had rubber suspension bushes fail or wear out and have had them replaced in or out of warranty.
Same goes for any control arm failures (camber arms, upper control arms, ball joints squeaking) where you've needed one or more parts replacing/repairing.
Once we establish which parts are wearing the fastest/most, we'll be looking at offering replacement parts which will last a lot longer and cost less than the Tesla OE parts.

There are too many individual parts to do a poll until we narrow it down a bit, so for now could you please reply here with the following information:
Model (MS/MX/M3):
Year of manufacture:
Part(s) Replaced - (Description & Tesla part number if possible: i.e. Front Lower Link 1044341-00-D)
Approx. mileage when replaced
Warranty repair or chargeable? (if possible provide cost and where repair was done):

Thanks for your input and we'll be announcing more on these new product developments in the coming weeks.

 

[AndrewGR]

M3 - 2019 - No suspension problems so far in 25,000 miles.

 

[M3noob]

2020 M3 LR 17K miles Loud squeaking front and rear after fitting TEVA anti-roll bars. Originally used red rubber lube but when that proved ineffective switched to a silicone lube that worked for a few miles. We now have a passive pedestrian warning device when the slightest bump encountered :-(

 

[roblab]

Had car in for another issue, they replaced arms. Not sure if it needed that, but it was done, at roughly 20K miles. I had not had any problems with steering, but we live on a thousand foot hill with twisty, rough roads, so now we STILL don't have a problem with steering or rough roads.

Where's the drama? You'd think I'd get some drama, but, no. Just got back from a 5000 mile jaunt to Phoenix, great drive, smooth as silk, or at least Rayon, and the car was flawless, as usual. So I now have 25,000 miles on it so my car and Milli's 3 match.

 

[Tevo Solutions]

There are some common failures on all cars. On Teslas, suspension bushes and ball joints are among the most common so we're addressing that with some aftermarket replacement parts which will be more durable than the OE factory fitted parts and carry a lifetime guarantee.

The more responses we get with detailed information, the more we'll be able to help existing owners maintain their cars once the warranty has expired.

 

[busaman]

2015 P85D 85,000miles Replaced both front lower control arms with aftermarket (first line ) which looked identical to oem because of wandering still wanders under accell/decel going in for alignment asap

 

[AntCahill]

My brand new M3 LR+ (collected in Dec 21) went in last week to have both steering arms replaced.

 

[Tevo Solutions]

My brand new M3 LR+ (collected in Dec 21) went in last week to have both steering arms replaced.

Can you give more information? Which part numbers and why the need for replacement?

 

[nunp]

My brand new M3 LR+ (collected in Dec 21) went in last week to have both steering arms replaced.

Quick question - what are the issues you are facing for these parts to be replaced. Steering wheel vibration?

 

[tj333]

Going into service centre tomorrow to resolve squeaky/creaky front driver's side suspension on 2019 M3 with 35k miles. The repair estimate breakdown on the app currently shows they're planning to replace both front control arms (1044326-00-J and 1044321-00-J) and resealing the ball joints. Showing as free of charge under warranty. I'll update tomorrow evening if anything further to add!

 

[Tevo Solutions]

Going into service centre tomorrow to resolve squeaky/creaky front driver's side suspension on 2019 M3 with 35k miles. The repair estimate breakdown on the app currently shows they're planning to replace both front control arms (1044326-00-J and 1044321-00-J) and resealing the ball joints. Showing as free of charge under warranty. I'll update tomorrow evening if anything further to add!

These are very common. We're replacing one today on one of our own cars. Currently they are replaced under warranty but we plan to have a better version ready to sell for when they are outside warranty.

 

[Aye_Watt]

Replaced under Warranty...

MY19 M3SR+
Correction: General Diagnosis
Correction: Control Arm - Upper - Front - Pair
(Includes Alignment Check) (Remove and
Replace)
Parts Replaced or Added
BOLT,HF,M10-1.5x87,STL[109],ZNFL,SMAT (1130701-00-A) 4.00
NUT,HF,M10-1.5,[10],ZNNI,PTP (1111145-00-A) 2.00
BOLT,BH,M10-1.5x59,[10.9],ZNFL,SMAT (1064834-00-B) 2.00
FR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, RH (1044326-00-J) 1.00
FR UPR CTRL ARM ASSY, LH (1044321-00-J) 1.00

 

[M3noob]

2020 M3 LR 17K miles Loud squeaking front and rear after fitting TEVO anti-roll bars. Originally used red rubber lube but when that proved ineffective switched to a silicone lube that worked for a few miles. We now have a passive pedestrian warning device when the slightest bump encountered :-(

Update on the TEVO bar squeeks: TEVO installed PTFE wraps where the bushes held the bars. Perfect solution! Pedestrians beware!

 

[Tevo Solutions]

Update on the TEVA bar squeeks: TEVA installed PTFE wraps where the bushes held the bars. Perfect solution! Pedestrians beware!

Good to hear it's working! But any chance you could correct the spelling of our name?

 

[M3noob]

Good to hear it's working! But any chance you could correct the spelling of our name?

Whoops TEVO TEVO TEVO

 

[Adopado]

Whoops TEVO TEVO TEVO

Ah, Tevo, aren't they that forward looking company developing superior Tesla suspension parts? I'm sure they would consider offering TMC forum members a complementary discount.

 

[AntCahill]

Quick question - what are the issues you are facing for these parts to be replaced. Steering wheel vibration?

It was a knocking noise over bumps ... all fixed now.

 

[AntCahill]

Can you give more information? Which part numbers and why the need for replacement?

The day i got it i noticed a slight knocking noise going over bumps, so i booked it in. Was in there for approx 5 hours whilst they swapped them out.

 

[Atom111]

hEY bUDDY,

You will be doing good work if you could assist with the polyurethane replacement of the bushing components. I replaced the UCA's 8 months prior to this quote.


Cheers,

Arameh.

 

[SDH_PDX_M3]

2019 M3 SR+, 56K miles. Started as a slight squeak/groan about 2K miles ago, now squeaks all the way around the wheel and any bump or body flex. Would have been fixed a while ago if SC wasn't so backlogged. Going in Saturday, $826 quote to replace both upper control arms (1044326-00-J and 1044321-00-J), 80% labor. Sucks being 60+ and too fat/busy/tired/sore/inflexible to do it myself...