Top 5 Mods to Avoid on Your Tesla

✖️Installing fully motorized options, like power trunks, can void the warranty and potentially cause safety issues.

❌Avoid aftermarket modifications that require slicing and cutting into the car's harness, as this voids the warranty and poses risks.

🔄Tesla constantly makes subtle changes and improvements, so aftermarket parts may not be compatible with specific models or factory updates.

🔌Installing aftermarket equipment that directly causes warranty issues, such as problems with wiring or components, can void the warranty.

🚦Modifying seat belts with different colors, using OEM components, typically does not void the warranty, as long as it doesn't cause issues with other parts.

Will modifying my Tesla with aftermarket parts void the warranty?

—Federal law protects consumer rights, and OEMs cannot deny warranty solely based on aftermarket parts. However, if the aftermarket part causes a warranty issue, that specific component may not be covered.

Is installing a power trunk a safe modification for my Tesla?

—Experts suggest avoiding fully motorized options, like power trunks, as there have been cases of fire hazards and wiring problems. It's safer to stick with manual options or OEM modifications.

Can installing aftermarket parts affect my Tesla's functionality?

—Aftermarket modifications that require cutting into the car's harness or interfere with important components can affect functionality. It's important to choose reputable aftermarket brands and consider potential compatibility issues.

Are aftermarket modifications recommended for the Model 3?

—Tesla Model 3 early versions didn't come with power trunks, but installing them involves invasive procedures that void the warranty. It's recommended to consult professionals and consider the risks before making such modifications.

Can I modify the seat belts of my Tesla with different colors?

—Modifying seat belts with different colors using OEM components generally doesn't void the warranty, as long as it doesn't cause issues with other parts of the vehicle.

00:31Learn about the risks and safety concerns of aftermarket modifications on Teslas.

03:42Understand how aftermarket modifications can affect the warranty and which components are at risk.

05:28Get insights from the co-founder of t-sport line on the company's R&D processes and the development of aftermarket Tesla parts.

09:24Discover the importance of using OEM components and the transparency of materials used in Tesla seat belts.

11:02Learn about the Magnuson Moss Act, which protects the rights of consumers and prevents OEMs from denying warranty solely based on aftermarket modifications.