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Tesla Model 3 Charging Port Door Latch Failure — Tesla Model 3 2018 | MyCarFault
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Tesla Model 3 Charging Port Door Latch Failure

Tesla Model 3 2018 All
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⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Low
Safe to Drive?
✅ Safe to Drive
Safety Impact
No direct safety impact reported by owners
Urgency Level
🟢 Low Priority

The charging port door latch actuator on Model 3 fails, leaving the charging port door stuck open or not opening at all. The actuator motor wears out. Replacement costs £150-300 at a Tesla service centre. A manual release cable is provided as a backup inside the boot.

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