The tell tale sign is yellowing, followed by the DRL dying after yellowing. The actual headlights never seem to fail. If this happened out of warranty, I'd definitely consider not replacing my headlight until both go out (DRL is added safety). It shouldn't have to come to that choice though. Tesla should find someone who can make a proper headlight. Its beyond nuts that newer cars have this exact same headlight that the IIHS rated as "poor".
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Late 2016 / Early 2017 S Owners: How Are Your Daytime Running Lights Holding Up?
- Thread starter houstonian
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but only during the day. not at night or whenever the headlights are on
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Village Idiot
Hopefully first on there agenda is to fix these damn headlights. And of course the yellowing touchscreens.
The claim that it is a wear item is ridiculous just because they are suffering the consequences of choosing the cheapest manufacturer. Having to replace a whole headlight is not a user serviceable item such as brake pads. Yellow screens, handles that don’t present, lights that don’t run, sub par fit, why would I bother with a Tesla for my next vehicle? I can’t wait to see what Lexus shows for their first EV, hopefully it has respectable range unlike the Germans.
nomis_nehc
Member
Holy crap, I thought me being on the 4th replacement is bad, guess you have me beat.
Also, my last replacement, the adviser had the balls to tell me that it's because of my PPF on the headlight that's causing the LED failure. I used to modify headlights for a living, so this was laughable to me at best. So for shits and giggles, I didn't put PPF on this replacement... and one month later, I have chips and blemishes on that headlight. Now I am just praying for the m'fer to die again so Tesla can replace it.
Also, my last replacement, the adviser had the balls to tell me that it's because of my PPF on the headlight that's causing the LED failure. I used to modify headlights for a living, so this was laughable to me at best. So for shits and giggles, I didn't put PPF on this replacement... and one month later, I have chips and blemishes on that headlight. Now I am just praying for the m'fer to die again so Tesla can replace it.
I park it under an awning every day.. I can't figure out any reason i have to have them replaced so much. All replacement parts have a 1 year warranty and I've never had one last that long. Im hoping this new set will work.. if not I guess its free headlights for life
murderedms
Member
Mine went out on the driver's side. I spoke to the shop foreman and he said it's due to heat. I don't have anything on the headlights but he did mentioned xpel or any other product on the headlights trap more heat and will cause increase in failure. Not sure how true this is though. If heat is the main cause of these issues, than Tesla clearly has a faulty product and needs to address this asap.
Cheburashka
Active Member
EVSteve
110% Solar Powered
Add my late 2017 to the list of failures. Just noticed the passenger side on my 100D is only partially illuminated. Awesome.
pdxgibby
Software Engineer
FYI, the problem isn't specific to the subject vintage. Mine is an early 2018 model and it has had two headlights fall victim. :/
Hookemhorns
Member
Bot
Both of mine on my 2016 failed this year. The ranger told me the LEDs at the top corner illuminate a light transmitting strip that ages prematurely and quits transmitting light. As I once said, too bad the headlight assembly isn’t designed so we can replace a $10 light strip rather than the whole bulb.
rpo
Member
I turned in my early 2016 model s after the 3 year lease was up. Both headlights were failing again. They were replaced 1.5 years ago.
MenloWizard
Member
My Oct 2017 S75 RWD has had the driver's side headlight replaced in August about half of the running light strip had become dim. So far the passenger side light is totally fine.
fasteddie7
Active Member
I’ve got a 2016 and both went out for me. I’m out of warranty, when I tried to DIY they won’t work because they need a firmware update from the service center who won’t do the update on DIY.
What did you try? Replace the whole light assembly or pull it apart to fix the one component?
