Technical Service Bulletins For 2018 TESLA MODEL S
Here are the technical service bulletins we have for the 2018 TESLA MODEL S. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Contact Us:
Technical Service Bulletins
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-15-006
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10145809
Date Of Bulletin
20180913
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
On some Model X vehicles, incorrect routing of the intrusion sensor wires might result in electrical interference between the intrusion sensor and the intrusion sensor electrical control unit (ECU). The electrical interference causes the ca
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-50-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10142867
Date Of Bulletin
20180418
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Certain 2nd generation Universal Mobile Connectors (UMCs) supplied to Tesla vehicles were not screened and might not indicate their status or charge the vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-13-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10143590
Date Of Bulletin
20180719
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-13-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10143590
Date Of Bulletin
20180719
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-13-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10143590
Date Of Bulletin
20180719
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
On some Model S base trim 1st row seats, the Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking motion in the seat. This does not affect performan
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-13-002 R1
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10153434
Date Of Bulletin
20190125
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-17-13-005 R2
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10153435
Date Of Bulletin
20190125
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-30-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 160000 STRUCTURE
NHTSA #10154503
Date Of Bulletin
20190204
Failing Component Name
160000 STRUCTURE
Description
The rear node of some Model S and Model X vehicles might have damage in the forward mounting location of the rear subframe, resulting in noise, vibration, or harshness coming from that location.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB1831009
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 020000 SUSPENSION
NHTSA #10148826
Date Of Bulletin
20181009
Failing Component Name
020000 SUSPENSION
Description
On some Model S vehicles equipped with air suspension, a front-end rattle noise might come from behind the IP carrier when traveling over road transitions. For example, when traveling from driveway to street, or from asphalt to concrete. Th
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-17-13-005 R3
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10161156
Date Of Bulletin
20190524
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-17-13-005 R3
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10161156
Date Of Bulletin
20190524
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-13-002 R2
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10161157
Date Of Bulletin
20190524
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-18-13-002 R2
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10161157
Date Of Bulletin
20190524
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
On some Model S base trim front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking moti
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-39-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10161158
Date Of Bulletin
20190528
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-39-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10161158
Date Of Bulletin
20190528
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
During hard acceleration, the driver might notice vibrations coming from the front of some Model S or Model X vehicles.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-39-001 R2
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 100000 POWER TRAIN
NHTSA #10162295
Date Of Bulletin
20190625
Failing Component Name
100000 POWER TRAIN
Description
Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-00-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10172384
Date Of Bulletin
20200219
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Tesla is committed to continuous improvement of the security of its products and advises customers to always install the latest mobile app and vehicle software releases to remain as secure as possible. On approximately May 1, 2020, the Tesl
Technical Service Bulletin #SB1713005R4
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 220000 SEATS
NHTSA #10168253
Date Of Bulletin
20191022
Failing Component Name
220000 SEATS
Description
On some Model S and Model X front seats, the forward inboard Huck BOM fastener and pivot bushing (nearest to the center console) used on the front lift links may develop an interactive clearance condition, which might result in a rocking mo
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-39-001 R3
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10169816
Date Of Bulletin
20191210
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-39-001 R3
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10169816
Date Of Bulletin
20191210
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-39-001 R3
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 200000 WHEELS
NHTSA #10169816
Date Of Bulletin
20191210
Failing Component Name
200000 WHEELS
Description
Older versions of the Model S and Model X LH front drive unit clevis mount contain a bushing that allows the front drive unit to move side-to-side more than expected during hard accelerations, resulting in excessive vibrations coming from t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-17-014
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10169818
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-17-014
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10169818
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-19-17-014
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10169818
Date Of Bulletin
20191213
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Some Autopilot HW2 or later Model S and Model X vehicles with Tegra Media Control Units (MCUs) may emit a faint static noise coming from the tweeters on the A-pillar. The noise is generally heard when it is very quiet in the cabin (the vehi
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-12-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
NHTSA #10173429
Date Of Bulletin
20200317
Failing Component Name
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
Description
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-12-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10173429
Date Of Bulletin
20200317
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-12-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA #10173429
Date Of Bulletin
20200317
Failing Component Name
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Description
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-12-002
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 130000 VISIBILITY
NHTSA #10173429
Date Of Bulletin
20200317
Failing Component Name
130000 VISIBILITY
Description
On some Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles, condensation might build up inside of the B-pillar applique, potentially obscuring the B-pillar camera. This condition might cause some Autopilot features to be temporarily unavailable until t
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-17-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
NHTSA #10171176
Date Of Bulletin
20200102
Failing Component Name
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Description
When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-17-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 350000 EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #10171176
Date Of Bulletin
20200102
Failing Component Name
350000 EQUIPMENT
Description
When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-17-001
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #10171176
Date Of Bulletin
20200102
Failing Component Name
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
When some Autopilot HW2 and HW2.5 Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles are near airport ASR-9 radar antennae, the vehicle cameras might be affected by electromagnetic interference, and Autopilot/camera alerts might be displayed.
Technical Service Bulletin #SB-20-32-004
This 2018 TESLA MODEL S Technical Service Bulletin affects the 010000 STEERING
NHTSA #10177030
Date Of Bulletin
20200617
Failing Component Name
010000 STEERING
Description
Some Model S and Model X vehicles might exhibit stiff steering due to corrosion at the lower steering column I-shaft U-joint.
