Water seaping inside my trunk causing shortage of lighting.

[analRaviOli]

After a light or heavy rainfall, I have noticed that when i use my rear lift gate, water comes coming out of each sides and even through the locking area in the center of the trunk like a damn faucet. I have included a video showing this issue on a smaller scale. The other day ( i don't have video of ) was much worse. I see that this caused the trunk LED light to short out and now both of my tail lights are fogged. I even now see that my locking pins are rusting because of this. I have scheduled an appointment at a service center, but i suspect the issue to be the rubber lining to be punctured or something because i cannot locate the leak. It gets worse near the end of the video as you can see.

Sorry for the video as i was trying to capture all the water so it didn't get into my carpeting and record at the same time with a dirty bin.

 

[JasontheBeaver]

Definitely not normal. I doubt it's the trunk seal, it's more likely one of the several penetrations in the trunk lid itself, like the metal strip, lights, glass seal, etc.

 

[analRaviOli]

Definitely not normal. I doubt it's the trunk seal, it's more likely one of the several penetrations in the trunk lid itself, like the metal strip, lights, glass seal, etc.

I looked online and I see people with similiar issues and apparently it was from the weather tube that goes inside the trunk latch area. That was either loose or not sealed right.

 

[Dave_623]

I just had this same thing addressed by Tesla Service for free since my car is still under warranty. I haven't noticed the issue since.

Here is what was noted on the repair invoice.

Performed diagnostics and found that the lift gate taillight seals were worn and was causing the condensation/water ingress into the trunk. Removed and replaced both lift gate taillights and verified light functions. Also replaced the lift gate chrome applique.

Part Quantity
LIFTGATE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY -
BACKUP - SAE - LEFT (6005922-00-E)
1
LIFTGATE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY -
BACKUP - SAE - RIGHT (6005924-00-E)
1
ASY, LIFTGATE APPLIQUE (1026649-00-E) 1

 

[analRaviOli]

I just had this same thing addressed by Tesla Service for free since my car is still under warranty. I haven't noticed the issue since.

Here is what was noted on the repair invoice.

Performed diagnostics and found that the lift gate taillight seals were worn and was causing the condensation/water ingress into the trunk. Removed and replaced both lift gate taillights and verified light functions. Also replaced the lift gate chrome applique.

Part Quantity
LIFTGATE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY -
BACKUP - SAE - LEFT (6005922-00-E)
1
LIFTGATE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY -
BACKUP - SAE - RIGHT (6005924-00-E)
1
ASY, LIFTGATE APPLIQUE (1026649-00-E) 1

Thanks for the update on this! I suspected it to be the seals as it was what people were seeing online searches. I had one instance where it really came out like I was pouring a glass of water from the middle latch area.

 

[Dave_623]

I described mine as a waterfall

It was nice to get the new lights since the old ones had a burned out area along with condensation.

 

[analRaviOli]

I described mine as a waterfall

It was nice to get the new lights since the old ones had a burned out area along with condensation.

I see. I think mine are coming close to that too but I’ll ask them to swap them to prevent another service call.

 

[Dave_623]

I see. I think mine are coming close to that too but I’ll ask them to swap them to prevent another service call.

Good luck! Hopefully you will get a Tesla loaner

 

[analRaviOli]

Good luck! Hopefully you will get a Tesla loaner

I better. lol