Paint peeling off front bumper

[Beis42]

i just got home from work today and noticed paint peeling off the front bumper where it meets the fender.

I decided to wash the car and found another spot on the rear bumper. Anyone else have this issue?

Picked it up new June 30 and have 4100 miles on it now.

 

[GlassJAw88]

I had the same issue but since I got the car. I got a bill due and made a service appointment. They had to order a new bumper which took two weeks.

 

[Bill Foster]

Literally the exact same issue on a MSM. Same spot, same size.

tesla “touched it up” for me. Looks good from 2 feet away

 

[Bill Foster]

I thought about throwing a fit about it, but haven’t yet. I’d be interested to hear what Tesla did in other cases

 

[BKool]

Are you guys talking about the paint peeling off around the inside edge of the front bumper? I had my car for about a month, just installed xpel on the entire front and noticed paint peeling off as in the picture below. I feel like the only thing keeping the paint in place is the ppf that stops just around the edge. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[Bill Foster]

Are you guys talking about the paint peeling off around the inside edge of the front bumper? I had my car for about a month, just installed xpel on the entire front and noticed paint peeling off as in the picture below. I feel like the only thing keeping the paint in place is the ppf that stops just around the edge. Has anyone else experienced this?View attachment 457247

No, mine is right where the bumper touches the fender, on the corner. Just like the first picture the OP posted.

But I'd be throwing a fit about that much paint missing from a bumper if I had your car for sure

 

[BKool]

No, mine is right where the bumper touches the fender, on the corner. Just like the first picture the OP posted.

But I'd be throwing a fit about that much paint missing from a bumper if I had your car for sure

Okay yeah my paint on the bumper edge doesn't seem to be adhering well to the plastic... It flakes and keeps expanding towards the edge also. I'll schedule a service appointment with Tesla because this is ridiculous after less than a month of ownership. I read their warranty and they seem to cover "paint flaking" so fingers crossed they will get it fixed!

 

[Smoothoperator]

Any updates on how the SC handled this? I took a look at my car after and it is peeling in the same spot.

 

[And123wAb1]

Just got out of work and saw mine peeling in the front driver side bumper corner as well . Not sure how this could happen. The corner is still in tact and no signs of damage. Will put a service call in. Have to get that flapping noise in the same front wheel well looked at also.

 

[MikeR55]

When I went to pick up my car had the exact same paint problem. They told me they would fix no problem. Drove off the lot- got a call from service- they wanted to replace the entire bumper, on a brand new car.

I returned it.

 

[dutchchili]

I am jealous of your peels. Mine seems worse. Although not really in a visible spot.

 

[dutchchili]

Really? At least it is a consistent screw-up on both sides. Although the other side sticks
I thought all those ducts are supposed to be painted.

 

[dutchchili]

Thanks for pointing that out!
It will take another few 0 to 200 km/h sprints to make it look stock

 

[dutchchili]

Meanwhile i checked an picture i took during delivery. The ducts where indeed black on the inside. That is interesting. My M3 was returned once to fix a paint issue on the fender and rear bumper. The fender was painted, and apparently the front bumper too, for now reason, while the rear bumper remained untouched. The frunk was accidentally sanded too, but not fixed.
Returning to the SeC soon.

 

[XLR82XS]

When I went to pick up my car had the exact same paint problem. They told me they would fix no problem. Drove off the lot- got a call from service- they wanted to replace the entire bumper, on a brand new car.

I returned it.

They said that because new bumper covers can be ordered already painted.

 

[MikeR55]

They said that because new bumper covers can be ordered already painted.

Actually I talked to service- they said most likely they would have to paint and match it as depending on when it was painted they had slightly different shades of white.

Didn't really seem worth it to me- as I'd rather have a new car.

 

[dutchchili]

Actually I talked to service- they said most likely they would have to paint and match it as depending on when it was painted they had slightly different shades of white.

I can confirm that. Depending on the viewing angle you can see the difference.

 

[oliverfelix]

Same for me as of a couple of weeks ago.

My apt is tomorrow and the SC finally wrote. Initial response was that it’s not covered under warranty and they could provide a quote for a new bumper. After a few back a forths the rep said I’d have to notify Tesla within the first 100 miles of cosmetic damage even though I had been clear the paint peeling was only noticeable/happening now (~1.5 years, ~14,000 miles). He then said they could offer a courtesy touch up and I said only if it’s a permanent solution (not a bandaid) that they consider a warranty repair in this situation. He then reinforced it was definitely not a repair and that no one can vouch for anything being permanent. Clearly, since the paint is peeling off my car...

He then said we could discuss more at the apt and sent me the Proforma listing the matter as a “goodwill service, tire pressure check” - really gives you confidence they aren’t trying to pull a fast one...

I asked that his manager be there at my apt and he said his manager was traveling on business and would be back Wednesday. I’m not saying it isn’t true but his track record on honesty with the above noted Proforma isn’t exactly spectacular.

I don’t get why customer service is completely dead these days. I’m not trying to take Tesla to the bank, I just don’t think a 1.5 year old car should have peeling paint. I also don’t want to have to fight with the guy tomorrow for something Tesla should be taking seriously.

Any success stories???

 

[P3dStealth]

At least I know Tesla is screwing us all equally on the bumper paint. Look at mine. The paint where my intake vent is light and blotchy. They said it's not warranty because I didn't see it when I accepted the car. Thats not a scratch in the top it's a bug splatter

It was cover by the license plate mostly. We should start a tesla paint defects thread and start posting the link on elon's twitter.

 

[P3dStealth]

I am jealous of your peels. Mine seems worse. Although not really in a visible spot.
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That part of the car isn't even supposed to be painted. It's supposed to be black plastic lol.