Welcome to Tesla Motors Club
Discuss Tesla's Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and More.
Register
  • We just completed a significant update, but we still have some fixes and adjustments to make, so please bear with us for the time being. Cheers!

Right Rear Bumper/quarter panel coming loose?

Argelius

Member
Jun 8, 2013
248
10
Palm Springs, CA
The seam between where the rear plastic bumper wraps around the rear of the car has started widening. Seems like the (what I assume are some sort of) "clips" are giving way.

I've certainly not run into (or been hit by) that would cause the bumper to separate from the body.

Just curious if anyone has experienced this issue.

0 (1).jpeg
0.jpeg
 

AzEd

Member
May 22, 2014
73
172
Phoenix, AZ
My car had a problem with this seam, but in a different way. The lower bumper panel stuck out from the upper body panel, there was not a smooth transition between the two panels. A trip to the Scottsdale Service Center made it better, but it still is not as smooth as on the left side. Nothing seemed to be coming apart, just mis-aligned.
 

Gizmotoy

Active Member
Sep 16, 2013
3,657
859
Bay Area, CA
It doesn't take much to bust clips on a bumper since they're made to give way in hopes of avoiding damage to the surrounding sheetmetal. My wife lightly bumped a friend's car once: no visible paint damage, busted bumper clips. I wouldn't be surprised if you got tapped while parked or something at some point. Or maybe they just weren't installed very well. Either way, should be any easy fix. Have Tesla take a look.
 

InternetDude

Member
Nov 5, 2014
787
501
Yes
That happened to the rear bumper on my Prius. I just pushed it in and it clipped itself back in place. I suspect someone bumped into the bumper somehow and it popped loose.
 

About Us

Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Learn more.

Do you value your experience at TMC? Consider becoming a Supporting Member of Tesla Motors Club. As a thank you for your contribution, you'll get nearly no ads in the Community and Groups sections. Additional perks are available depending on the level of contribution. Please visit the Account Upgrades page for more details.


SUPPORT TMC
Top