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New M3P Headlights Condensation

abs014000 | 2025-12-18 01:04 | 56 views

Hey all! Happy to be back to the Tesla community. I just picked up a '26 M3P and noticed that after I got home, the headlights had condensation. At the dealer when I was inspecting, they did not have this. Is this normal?

Comments (20)
Dneubauer09 2025-12-18 01:13

It's in the owners manual, normal.

kftnyc 2025-12-18 01:14

Noticed some in mine the other day. Had some occasionally in my 2018. Probably fine as long as it’s not *always* there.

abs014000 2025-12-18 01:15

Thanks!

abs014000 2025-12-18 01:15

Sounds good. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks!

imk-us 2025-12-18 01:33

Normal. Don’t worry.

abs014000 2025-12-18 01:38

Thank you!

tennisproA 2025-12-18 01:50

If it doesn't go away in a few days, you can open a service ticket. Depending on your area, they might come to your house and replace them right in your driveway. They did this for me on my left taillight.

abs014000 2025-12-18 01:57

Good to know! That is impressive that they can swap out headlights like that with mobile service.

Sassy-Bongocat 2025-12-18 11:11

This plus the tail lights will get condensation. I believe it’s not properly sealed but the manual says it’s normal. If you see like water drops inside the lights, it hasn’t gone away in a few hours. Then bring it in.

lanamakesart 2025-12-18 18:34

just asked on my service appt today about this issue since it rained, mine were double as condensated, they said if it doesn't clear fully in the next 24-48hs then they will replace for free they also thought it was a stupid engineering decision they did indeed clear up later that day

abs014000 2025-12-18 18:48

Thank you for letting me know your experience!

slumptzeke 2025-12-18 20:42

I have the exact same car, model, and the same thing happens to me.

abs014000 2025-12-18 20:45

Twinsies! Living in the PNW I guess I'll have to get used to it.

FamousStore150 2025-12-19 03:04

Tesla says its normal but I have never owned a car that had condensation in the headlight or taillight assembly.

abs014000 2025-12-19 03:09

Same here..🤷

AnarchisticPunk 2025-12-19 13:40

Welcome to the club. Glad to know they haven’t fixed this

Stampede18 2025-12-19 18:28

You probably jinxed me and now my headlights are gonna condensation. First I’ve seen of it on the refreshed models.

GarlimonDev 2025-12-20 02:40

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/model3/en_us/GUID-1C209641-AA23-47AC-B0D1-3FE3779CF222.html#:~:text=%3Cem%3ECondensation%3C%2Fem%3E%20in%20Head%20or%20Tail%20Lights%20Due%20to%20weather%20changes%2C%20humidity%20levels%2C%20or%20recent%20exposure%20to%20water

RawPeanut99 2025-12-20 17:10

Cars with incandescent bulbs produce alot of heat, thats why.

EstablishmentEasy145 2025-12-21 08:47

I mean it’s normal, but I can get it is not that good, I have same issue with my model 3..

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