The HV battery on some Model 3 vehicles might produce a subtle "thunk" noise when ascending or descending...
Tesla technical service bulletin SB-19-16-010 for 2018-2019 Tesla Model 3.
- Bulletin number
- SB-19-16-010
- Component
- Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- Summary
- The HV battery on some Model 3 vehicles might produce a subtle "thunk" noise when ascending or descending a mountain, or during Supercharging in colder climates. The "thunk" noise occurs when the air pressure outside the battery is different than the air pressure inside battery. The "thunk" noise does not indicate a fault or affect the performance of the HV battery.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 262 complaints in the electrical category.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2018-2019 20182019
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