I purchased a brand-new Tesla Model 3 and noticed some anomalies during the inspection. What are the most common quality control issues?

About 6 months ago, I noticed that the left rear door of my Tesla Model Y does not close properly. The vehicle is still under warranty, has never been in an accident, and does not even have a single scratch. Despite being kept in a garage and not used very frequently, there is a clear alignment issu...

I am writing to report a critical manufacturing defect and a subsequent service failure regarding my 2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper (VIN: XP7YGCFS9SB675017). Despite being a brand-new refresh model with only 15,000 km, the vehicle has a serious water ingress problem in the liftgate assembly. I first not...

The cameras on my Tesla Model Y Juniper suddenly stopped working on February 13, 2026, and have not functioned at all since then. Because the vehicle’s cameras are completely disabled, driving the car has become both very difficult and seriously unsafe. Considering that my vehicle is only two months...

The front LED light bar (lighting unit) on my Tesla Model Y Juniper is not working. The vehicle was delivered on July 22, and a PPF (paint protection film) was applied on July 23 (pre-cut, no parts were removed). From the very first wash before the PPF application, there was moisture inside the LED ...

After driving my Tesla Model Y Juniper on intercity roads under winter conditions in January 2026, I noticed wear and damage on the rocker panels and fender plastics caused by road debris kicked up by the tires. Although the vehicle did not hit anything and there was no physical contact, such notice...

On January 8, 2026, at around 2:10 PM, while using the automatic parking feature on my Tesla Model Y Juniper, the vehicle failed to detect a pole behind it and crashed into it. Experiencing an accident while using a feature that is specifically designed to park the vehicle autonomously has caused me...

My Tesla Model Y malfunctioned on December 15. While driving, there is a loud noise coming from the wheel area, the vehicle pulls and swerves from side to side, and multiple warning messages suddenly appear on the screen. Because of this, I no longer feel safe driving the vehicle and believe it pose...

I purchased a black Tesla Model Y RWD in August 2025, and the vehicle currently has 5,562 km on it. This evening, on 08.01.2025, I noticed a serious paint problem on the car. On both rear side doors and on the baggage section there are visible paint defects. At first, we thought it was dirt or mud, ...

Within the first 20 days after purchasing my Tesla Model Y, I experienced a dead pixel issue on the center console screen. At that time, the problem resolved on its own, so we assumed it was software-related and did not pursue it. However, over time, the dead pixel issue reappeared—especially on dar...

In my Tesla Model Y, which I took delivery of on October 25, I noticed that the air conditioning was not working at all when the vehicle had only 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) on it. Having such a fundamental feature fail in a brand-new vehicle is both a breach of trust and a serious usability issu...

Nine months ago, I purchased a brand-new Tesla Model Y Standard Range in Ankara. Today, when I tried to sell the vehicle, the inspection company Otorapor informed me that the hood and trunk had been repainted. When I originally received the car, it was delivered as brand new and flawless, but I was ...

In August 2025, while driving my Tesla Model Y in the Izmir Bornova and Çeşme regions, the glass roof suddenly cracked across its entire length without any impact, stone chip, or visible damage. There were no external factors, marks, or dents — the crack happened entirely on its own, and this is the...

We cannot reach anyone at Tesla. Did we make a mistake by buying a Tesla? For the past two months, I have been trying every single day to contact someone regarding a question about my vehicle, but there is no one to speak to. I waited on the line for a minimum of 45 minutes and up to 96 minutes, yet...

I took delivery of my vehicle on August 12. I set off from Ataşehir, and while driving near Küçükçekmece, I noticed that the regenerative braking system was no longer functioning. Along with this, multiple warning messages began appearing frequently on the vehicle's monitor (e.g., Traction Control D...

I purchased a Tesla Model Y in Solid Black on June 28. Although it's unclear whether the vehicle was in transit or during transportation, the paint was already damaged due to bird droppings. Unfortunately, someone attempted to fix the issue, but the intervention made things worse. The polishing comp...

I own a 2024 Tesla Model Y, and despite being driven only 9,149 km and still under warranty, the glass roof suddenly cracked on its own—without any impact, accident, or external force. This is clearly a manufacturing defect, yet Tesla's response has been deeply disappointing. I reported the issue t...

I was recently involved in an accident while driving my Tesla, and shockingly, the airbags didn’t deploy. This is a major safety failure, and I immediately reported the issue. However, despite the seriousness of the situation, Tesla showed zero urgency or concern in addressing it. To make matters w...

I purchased my Model Y on March 7, 2025. During the process, Tesla’s sales representatives strongly encouraged me to act quickly, claiming that the upcoming version would arrive with a much higher price tag. That urgency pushed me to finalize my decision. Now, just a few months later, Tesla has intr...

My Tesla has been experiencing a critical issue for the past 45 days—the autopilot system and all cameras are non-functional. A service ticket was opened on February 23 after I reported that neither the autopilot nor the cameras were working. The technicians identified four parts that might need rep...

I purchased a Tesla Model Y in November 2024, and recently experienced a major safety issue: the glass roof cracked spontaneously from the inside, without any external impact or internal trauma. At first, the crack was small, and I immediately opened a service ticket. However, because of the holida...

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I bought a brand-new Tesla SR, but the plate area came drilled—clearly done by the person who installed the plate. I immediately reported the issue to Tesla service with photo evidence, expecting them to take responsibility. Instead, they sent me an invoice, asking me to pay for the repair! How is t...

I went to pick up my Tesla on December 25, but due to the rainy weather, the car was delivered wet, making it impossible for me to inspect it properly. Upon driving it, I immediately noticed a problem with the wiper motor, which was making excessive noise while operating. I reported the issue, and T...

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I am deeply disappointed by a series of issues I've encountered with my Tesla vehicle. Firstly, I’ve faced serious charging problems, including the battery failing to provide the expected range and the charging speed being extremely slow. Additionally, the navigation system frequently offers incorre...