Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light switch (four problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Tesla Model 3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
11
Tail Light Switch problems
4

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

The Exterior Lighting problem

The turn signal stalk does not differentiate between a partial (lane change) press or a full turn press. The signal will remain on until the stalk is moved in the opposite turn direction. This sometimes results in the opposite turn signal activating.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

There is a buildup of water and condensation in the rear tail lights of my vehicle. The issue is known by Tesla as they replaced the same problem before, however, now they are not covering it under warranty even though it is a common problem among Model 3 owners.   Read details...


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