When the heating system fails, a car journey can quickly become an ordeal. Especially when traveling in the dead of winter, a reliable heating system is essential in a Tesla. While this saves valuable energy... savedUltimately, you still want to be comfortable in your car. So what do you do if the Tesla heater fails?
Tesla Model 3 heater not working
Specifically, this concerns the case that since the introduction of a heat pump in the Model 3, heating systems occasionally fail or only deliver cold air.
Tesla heater malfunction: Possible solutions
If your Tesla heater is acting up, the first step is to rule out user error. Make sure the fan is set to "Max" and also try preheating via the app or the... Romance Mode (The warm fan is also activated here).
A reset or a short wait can also help. As always, you should also ensure that the latest software version is installed – especially with heating problems, the software has often been the culprit.
If all else fails, the only remaining option is to take it to the service center. Here, at least in winter, you can insist on priority service, since a heating system is also a safety-relevant component.
