Modern cars like a Tesla are generally completely waterproof – yet in isolated cases, water does manage to get inside. This is no laughing matter, as moisture quickly leads to mold growth.
The problem
Some Tesla customers report that after heavy rain the trunk lining is damp or even that a large amount of water has collected in the tray under the trunk floor – even though the trunk was properly closed and nothing was open. opened by itself has.
Tesla Model 3 water in the trunk: reasons and solutions
The first suspect is the trunk seal. Here you can try screwing the rubber spacers on the trunk lid in or out and check if the lid now seals better.
Especially if water is found in the boot floor, the cause is likely different: In certain situations, the water enters through the four rubber plugs under the trim. In this case, the only solutions are a visit to the service center or drilling drain holes into the bodywork under the boot floor yourself – which is not recommended.
In any case, a suitable one is recommended. rubber mat, to protect the trunk from moisture.
