Model S 2022 New Taillight Will NOT Retrofit - Just Confirmed Today :(

[B-lon]

This does not surprise me. When images started popping up, I mentioned that the stamping and even the trunk might be different. Got laughed out of the room.

That said, I am not a huge fan on the taillights. I, like others, really wonder if the headlights are. But I imagine they are not going to be able to.

I have the new headlights in my new S, and at least compared to the 2020 Model 3, they are so much better... like the best I have ever seen better.

 

[oktane]

I have the new headlights in my new S, and at least compared to the 2020 Model 3, they are so much better... like the best I have ever seen better.

What other cars are you comparing that to? Any modern german sedans?

 

[airtony]

My 22 Plaid went in for service today and the service adviser said the refreshed taillight cannot be retrofitted because the whole quarter panel is different. RIP

Why this Elon guy is doing this to me

Because he can silly. He did it to me 2 LOL

 

[iyordanov]

I got the new Model S Plaid yesterday for a day (with the new tail lights) to make tint and trunk trim wrap for it, and I can confirm that the tail lights body appears to be the same as the old ones, but have in mind you will also need to change the trunk trim if you are retrofitting the tail lights.
Here is a close up:

 

[Freshness]

Yeah as per usual the service center staff is talking out of their ass.

 

[pengy]

Should have grabbed the new headlight part number

 

[planetary]

Should have grabbed the new headlight part number

Exactly!

 

[iyordanov]

Exactly!

Ah, sorry, totally slipped my mind in the hurry. Don't worry though, I am making up courage to sleep on the couch for a week after I order the new Plaid from inventory and tell my wife So who knows, I might end up having that car soon.

 

[pengy]

Ah, sorry, totally slipped my mind in the hurry. Don't worry though, I am making up courage to sleep on the couch for a week after I order the new Plaid from inventory and tell my wife So who knows, I might end up having that car soon.

Good luck... Not the couch but what your wife will do

 

[Drew-MS]

I got the new Model S Plaid yesterday for a day (with the new tail lights) to make tint and trunk trim wrap for it, and I can confirm that the tail lights body appears to be the same as the old ones, but have in mind you will also need to change the trunk trim if you are retrofitting the tail lights.
Here is a close up:
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Thank you for the info... Do you think it's possible to remove the trunk trim piece on my 2021 plaid, cut aprox 2" from both ends, and then re-install the trim so I can install the new tail light covers? I like the look of the new tail lights.

 

[iyordanov]

Thank you for the info... Do you think it's possible to remove the trunk trim piece on my 2021 plaid, cut aprox 2" from both ends, and then re-install the trim so I can install the new tail light covers? I like the look of the tail lights.

Yes, I think the trunk trim is a combo of clips & double sided tape...I am 100% sure about the tape part because I just saw a refresh S yesterday where the tape didn't hold on one end and the whole thing was flapping and I could clearly see the double sided tape. But I think it won't look good, because the trunk trim is hollow inside, so once you cut it, you will have a very weird looking ending.

 

[Drew-MS]

Yes, I think the trunk trim is a combo of clips & double sided tape...I am 100% sure about the tape part because I just saw a refresh S yesterday where the tape didn't hold on one end and the whole thing was flapping and I could clearly see the double sided tape. But I think it won't look good, because the trunk trim is hollow inside, so once you cut it, you will have a very weird looking ending.

Thanks, I didn't realize it's hollow. Good to know.. Cheers

 

[MrPlaidz]

After seeing the updated tail lights in the flesh I don't feel they are worth the hassle of swapping them out, messing with quarter panels, harnesses, etc. Only Tesla geeks will really notice the difference.

What I'd really like to see happen is a company release an aftermarket plug-n-play tail light with animated lights like they do for the 3.

 

[cwanja]

tail light with animated lights

What is this ?

 

[herofmine]

Crazy, I picked up my Model S week ago and they already refreshing it? ((
Once, refreshed one will be out we will look for retrofit I guess

 

[iyordanov]

Crazy, I picked up my Model S week ago and they already refreshing it? ((
Once, refreshed one will be out we will look for retrofit I guess

You picked it a week ago and it has the old tail lights? That's a bugger! Any idea when it was actually manufactured?

 

[MrPlaidz]

What is this ?

Think Audi, sequential motion-like turn signals. There is a versions for the 3/Y that look pretty nice --> Tesla Model 3 & Y LED Sequential Tail Lights

 

[nilesborg]

Tail lights are nice, but the charge port door.... im not a fan.

Agree, without a true need for CCS for me here in USA I much prefer the smaller one the Model S has.

 

[iyordanov]

Agree, without a true need for CCS for me here in USA I much prefer the smaller one the Model S has.

Nah, the new charge port door is fancier. It opens like this:

 

[cwanja]

Think Audi, sequential motion-like turn signals. There is a versions for the 3/Y that look pretty nice --> Tesla Model 3 & Y LED Sequential Tail Lights

Ah, got it. Appreciate the link. I hate those (sorry), personally. Ford did it with their Mustang and it just looks cheap. Those after-market look decent, but would still prefer just a solid blink, plus the additional startup animation.