Water in trunk. Like inside the metal trunk body panel...

[bernal.dennis@]

2023 RWD.
Commuter that is stored outside.
Zero water in trunk storage area after it rains.
Pop the trunk, then water pours, not leaks, pours into the trunk from the passenger side.

Took it to Tesla service. They thought it was leaky hinge bolt holes. So they added sealant. Problem remained unchanged.

I did my own investigation, this is where it gets really strange. Water is somehow building up INSIDE the trunk body panel. When I open the trunk, that water then runs down the rubber wire conduit tube, and pours into the trunk. Explained this all to Tesla with pictures and video.

Took it back, they added even more sealant to the same bolt holes. Problem remains.

I am very handy, so just thinking of just fixing this myself. Thoughts?

 

[Shelburne]

You need to clarify what you mean by "INSIDE the trunk body panel". I would define a "Body panel" as a solid piece of sheet metal. So, going by that definition it would be impossible for water to get inside a solid piece of sheet metal.

 

[father_of_6]

Visuals would be very interesting. Video of it happening plus photos of where you suspect the water is accruing.

I haven't experienced anything like this, but the trunk lip is definitely "California sized"... rear-windshield precipitation just runs off and into the trunk for me.

 

[KenC]

2023 RWD.
Commuter that is stored outside.
Zero water in trunk storage area after it rains.
Pop the trunk, then water pours, not leaks, pours into the trunk from the passenger side.

Took it to Tesla service. They thought it was leaky hinge bolt holes. So they added sealant. Problem remained unchanged.

I did my own investigation, this is where it gets really strange. Water is somehow building up INSIDE the trunk body panel. When I open the trunk, that water then runs down the rubber wire conduit tube, and pours into the trunk. Explained this all to Tesla with pictures and video.

Took it back, they added even more sealant to the same bolt holes. Problem remains.

I am very handy, so just thinking of just fixing this myself. Thoughts?

So, it's collecting somewhere in the hatch, itself, and when you swing it open, the water comes running back out and into your trunk. Me, I always try to fix stuff myself, first, because it's a 3hr drive to a Service Center. Oftentimes, the owner knows better than the SC which only has a short period of time to figure things out, which seems to be your case. You know the problem, the SC doesn't.

 

[4est]

I had water in there too. About 3L of water came out
There is NO drain, so if any rain water goes in (opening the trunk during rain), it has nowhere to go

 

[DeepBlue3]

I had the same issue. Likely the two or more "layers" of the trunk/deck lid are not sealed well. If you work around the edges of the trunk (looking up with the lid open, especially near the tail lights, you'll likely see small holes in the sealant. I used black silicone to lightly dab over any questionable areas of the "seal".

 

[bernal.dennis@]

Water is caught between the sheet metal panels that form the trunk lid. When I open the trunk water goes down the wire loom and into the trunk. You can hear it sloshing. Googled it and found threads discussing this issue back in 2020. After two failed service visits, I will correct it myself.

 

[netaware]

My Model 3 2022 has a leak in the trunk AFTER it rains. When opening the trunk, I hear water rushing from the inside of the lid! Then I see water dripping near the light in the trunk on passenger side. I have taken it to Tesla twice and now its there for a third time. Anyone experience this?

Here is a video I took
New video by frank tobias

 

[Randy-12]

My Model 3 2022 has a leak in the trunk AFTER it rains. When opening the trunk, I hear water rushing from the inside of the lid! Then I see water dripping near the light in the trunk on passenger side. I have taken it to Tesla twice and now its there for a third time. Anyone experience this?

Here is a video I took
New video by frank tobias

View attachment 996935

My 2022 has the exact same issue.
Started about 4 months ago

 

[GeertAerts]

Same type issue in 2020 Model 3 under waranty. Water gets into trunk lid from rain. Then when I drive around it sloshes into the trunk and fills it up. Tesla has so far refused to fix it.

 

[Black306]

Had Tesla look at my ‘23 for this issue [water sloshing inside the trunk lid and coming out under the trunk-to-body harness]. Don’t agree with their assessment, but they did refer me to a couple body shops [under warranty]. Hope a body shop can diagnose the issue.

 

[bluestreak55]

Water is caught between the sheet metal panels that form the trunk lid. When I open the trunk water goes down the wire loom and into the trunk. You can hear it sloshing. Googled it and found threads discussing this issue back in 2020. After two failed service visits, I will correct it myself.

Have you found any correction?

 

[pontelaspilas]

coming from the Y. need to strip down the trunk lid and use seam sealer on every crevice that was bonded together and also use new taillight gaskets. is there a rubber plug at the bottom of the trunk lid inside that you can unplug for now?

 

[Black306]

FYI...decided to hunt for the issue.

 

[rotarypower101]

FYI...decided to hunt for the issue.

Informative video, thank you for posting it.

 

[Randy-12]

@rcho8 just posted on another thread a service bulletin for this issue.

Drove home through a rain storm last, just opened my trunk today

Last night* messed up title When I opened the trunk it sounded like I could hear water inside the trunk, but I didn’t it come out anywhere, is water trapped inside my trunk some where?

teslamotorsclub.com

 

[Dag]

Adding my service report for the same issue.

 

[bluestreak55]

Adding my service report for the same issue.

Would getting the extended service package for 1800 (in USA), make issues like this nonevents from both a warranty and service standpoint, not to mention a cost standpoint down the road if it was undiscovered?

I'm thinking it would come down to Tesla's shop rate, whether things like this and the pork chop issue would be a consideration. I guess a part of consideration would be whether Tesla service center technician discretion would consider this water leakage, the tail light water ingress, and the pork chop suspension wear to be wear and tear or warranty issues.

 

[gottagofast]

This happened to me, I found 4 spots where the layers of metal meet each other that weren’t welded close, I siliconed them, it’s was at the 4 corners for me

Close to my tail lights and at the very point on either side where the trunk lid meets the read window

Sealed it with 10 year outdoor silicone

 

[Randy-12]

I had my car in service on the weekend for this.
Fixed under warranty per the bulletin.