Seats Related Problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

Table 1 shows three common seats related problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3. The number one most common problem is related to the seats (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front seat head restraint (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Tesla Model 3


Recently reported Seats problems of the 2018 Tesla Model 3

The Seats problem

The front passenger safety restraint system is triggering an on-screen warning error that says service is required. This puts my front passenger at risk of death in the event of an accident. I have sent the manufacturer (Tesla) a request for service and received a confirmation of the errors with a   Read details...

The Front Seat Head Restraint problem

Seat headrest bubbling and having oozing stuff. Looks like many other people have the same issue. Yesterday I went and they said they have never seen it before and then I find in many online forums people are complaining about this. And for some people they gave a free replacement.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Driving on rural dirt road. Dust coming in from rear seat bottom, trunk, seat belt holes. So much dust it is unbearable, can't breathe and hard to keep eyes open while driving.   Read details...


Seats related problems in other Tesla Model 3 model year vehicles:



Model 3 Service Bulletins
Model 3 Defect Investigations