Tailgate not closing all the way

[rudedawg78]

This is as far as my tailgate closes (even with the tonneau cover open). Is this normal? I feel it should shut more. I opened up a service request, but will close it if this is normal. I just think that the tailgate edge should be flush with the rest of the truck.

 

[jookyone]

Mine is like this also and I agree flush would be nicer.

 

[jf64k]

Mine (113xx AWD) is perfectly flush on both sides.

 

[rudedawg78]

Mine is like this also and I agree flush would be nicer.

I see. I guess this is "normal" then. ?‍

 

[rudedawg78]

Mine (113xx AWD) is perfectly flush on both sides.

Thanks for letting me know. It's weird that it is flush for some and not others. I will have Tesla look at it.

 

[getsometom]

I’ve seen a few like this. It seems like a common occurrence. Hopefully your local SC can fix it easily

 

[mark555055c]

Mine is flush, probably a simple adjustment can be made.

 

[mongo]

This is as far as my tailgate closes (even with the tonneau cover open). Is this normal? I feel it should shut more. I opened up a service request, but will close it if this is normal. I just think that the tailgate edge should be flush with the rest of the truck.

After you close the tailgate, is it doing the secondary powered clench operation?

 

[tmeyer3]

Just need to loosen latch, there's some play in it and shift it forward, tighten.

 

[rudedawg78]

After you close the tailgate, is it doing the secondary powered clench operation?

Yes

 

[AlmostHuman]

This is as far as my tailgate closes (even with the tonneau cover open). Is this normal? I feel it should shut more. I opened up a service request, but will close it if this is normal. I just think that the tailgate edge should be flush with the rest of the truck.

Mine is about half that, so not flush but not as pronounced.

 

[jimnycricket65]

Pretty soon, we will have you tube videos of how to adjust this and doors. My driver side front door is ever so misaligned and it bothers me when I look at the side view mirror. Yeah, I am still looking at them.

 

[Mini2nut]

I wish Tesla had Lexus/Porsche build tolerances and QC.

Tesla has been assembling vehicles for a dozen years and they still struggle with fit and finish.

If more customers would reject vehicles for sloppy fit and finish it would send a message to leadership to address the issue.

 

[jf64k]

Here’s mine

 

[jimnycricket65]

You made me look...Yeah, mine doesn't line up perfectly. I will wait for some DIY'er's video. You made me look and I noticed a chip on the plastic protector - it will bother me for a week or so.