-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Quality of new MY's - is it better now?
- Thread starter Shap
- Start date
NY_Rob
Member
Sad that the rear seat alignment still exists... they have made how many MY's now?
Any other automaker would have stopped the assembly line day one to fix that problem before it made it to even one customer!
Any other automaker would have stopped the assembly line day one to fix that problem before it made it to even one customer!
From what I observed on SC parking - every white MY has the same set of misalignments, every other color has it's own. Seems that Tesla has several production lines (one for each color?).
So MY white AWD has a consistent hatch misalignment (on the right side), rear lights gaps, door misalignment on the right, charging port issue, etc. I do not see any difference from MY I got 2 weeks ago (and returned due to issues) and new white MY's. Tesla is ignoring these issues for now and probably will continue to do that for some time.
P.S. Another observation - SC technicians are overloaded with complaints (at least here in Austin, TX) and really looked tired.
JRova
Member
Did you accept the second Y with the same issues as the first one you returned? Curious because my appointment for my second Y is today (white AWD).
Tesla SCs swapping both of your rejects to each other
NY_Rob
Member
^ sad, but might be true 
Looking to pass off someone's reject on an unsuspecting customer with a less critical eye.
Looking to pass off someone's reject on an unsuspecting customer with a less critical eye.
JRova
Member
^ sad, but might be true
Looking to pass off someone's reject on an unsuspecting customer with a less critical eye.
Thought definitely crossed my mind.
RichAZ/CapeCod
Member
I think it logical that as the newly emerging, and far more professionally assembled, EVs come out, Tesla will have no option but to up their game. I only hope that management in Tesla has some understanding on how these quality control issues are negatively impacting the brand name.
Rich
Rich
They did not offer me to replace it. I returned the car after a couple of days and now will need to wait ~2 months for the refund. Once you accept the car you can not reject it, only to use 7 day's return window. At least that what I was told.
I hope you will have a car w/o any issues. Please, share the pictures and the VIN series when you get the car. Especially picture of the charging port, hatch on the right side of the roof.
GOOD LUCK!
My understanding was that the seat issue is fixed for the MY with black seats but not the early white seats (which are more noticeable). I believe it takes a new part. I would assume that the key is to look at the serial number - the one I turned down was in the 14xxx. I just got a notice for a new car that is 13xxx so I'm dubious and may just turn it down (sight unseen) since I see a bunch on the sheet at 22xxx - even white seat MY.
The Model 3 had some initial quality problems when first launched. Volume was less but they also didn't have the start stops that are occurring now in Fremont. Also, any redesign just takes time. Does anyone know how long it took for the Model 3 to dial itself in regarding quality problems?
The Model 3 had some initial quality problems when first launched. Volume was less but they also didn't have the start stops that are occurring now in Fremont. Also, any redesign just takes time. Does anyone know how long it took for the Model 3 to dial itself in regarding quality problems?
How do you define "dial itself" They started making M3 in volume late fall of 2017. My April 2019 build of SR+ still had sub-par paint and got repainted. Hatch misaligned damaging paint on hatch and rear bumper repaint that too. Passenger front door misaligned. Front passenger lumbar air pump broken day 1. I regret to say I have no high expectations for my MY order. As long as it works the paint/trim and panel alignments can be re-worked.
Question - did they fix the misalignment issues (including hatch) for your M3? I guess the question is it really fixable or they cause more damage by doing that?
On a separate note - it is purely speculative, but what is happening with all these cars that were returned within 7 day's? I do not see Tesla published them as second-hand cars anywhere. May it be that they just reset the odometer and with some retrofit sell them as new?
Diamond Hills
Former Vendor
I wouldn't be in a rush to get a Model Y...
We've dealt with several and I would definitely wait. They are shutting down several production lines to retool and 'upgrade' from what we were told. Better safe than sorry with this one.
We've dealt with several and I would definitely wait. They are shutting down several production lines to retool and 'upgrade' from what we were told. Better safe than sorry with this one.
I'm still skeptical that Tesla has corrected the issue of mismatched panels/doors on the white MYs.
One person had posted that he/she was perfectly happy with the white MY he/she took delivery of, but one poster asked to see a picture of it and never got a response.
all the most recent pictures of white MYs still show mismatched door to panel shades, even though the owner will say they're happy with it. Is it just the shading due to the angle and camera? I think not, because I don't see the slight variations in the door to fender colors on M3 pictures. I saw an acquaintances white MY he took delivery of 3 weeks ago, and the paint on the doors looked splotchy. The shading looked fine, but I could see what looked like inconsistent paint depth on the doors.
One person had posted that he/she was perfectly happy with the white MY he/she took delivery of, but one poster asked to see a picture of it and never got a response.
all the most recent pictures of white MYs still show mismatched door to panel shades, even though the owner will say they're happy with it. Is it just the shading due to the angle and camera? I think not, because I don't see the slight variations in the door to fender colors on M3 pictures. I saw an acquaintances white MY he took delivery of 3 weeks ago, and the paint on the doors looked splotchy. The shading looked fine, but I could see what looked like inconsistent paint depth on the doors.
Diamond Hills
Former Vendor
You are correct with the inconsistent paint depth from one panel to the next. We measured two white Y's and there were six variances in paint depth across six panels. For both of them, we're essentially repainting half the vehicle.
I did not but saw a number of Blue MY's on the SC parking lot waiting for delivery. They looked ok from alignment of the hatch and doors perspective (much better than white ones). When you get yours, please update us on your findings.
TomServo
Active Member
Our Blue LR AWD is being delivered on the 25th VIN 26xxxx as well. Fingers crossed we have fewer QC issues to deal with.
Similar threads
