Parapraxis2077
2026-01-03 00:31
* Plastic/cloth is the rear arch liner. Probably has to be replaced.
* Rear undertray has separated- needs to be replaced entirely, unless you're ok with epoxying it together, possibly reinforcing it from above, but I wouldn't recommend it.
* Looks like just the rear bumper fascia and diffuser came off, not the rear energy absorber, so as long as the fascia isn't bent too much, you should be able to re-attach it as long as the place where the screws attach aren't too messed up (I can already see one of the attachment points broken).
* Can't see too well where the Ultrasonic Sensors are disconnected since they're still attached to the rear bumper fascia- might need a new set if the wires are torn instead of just removed at the connector.
Driveability? Technically you can drive it, but I'd be super careful and make sure nothing gets into the rear wheel motors since the rear wheel's arch liner is gone. Probably best to remove the fragment of the rear undertray on the rear passenger side too.
Best of luck!
WeaknessHead4006
2026-01-03 00:35
Thanks a lot i’ve been doing a lot of research, apparently the aerosheild is broken as well):
Parapraxis2077
2026-01-03 00:39
No problem. Good news is, with the right tools and replacement parts you can probably fix it yourself- there's nothing that requires highly specialized tools to repair.
It's driveable, just beware you may experience higher risk of corrosion the longer you drive in this condition because the undercarriage is directly exposed to the stuff from the road.
And if you haven't already, you can double check the parts on the Tesla website and then look online at eBay or visit your local junkyards:
[https://epc.tesla.com/en-US/catalogs/9678bc03-3011-4c95-9620-bb32d391cac0](https://epc.tesla.com/en-US/catalogs/9678bc03-3011-4c95-9620-bb32d391cac0)
VegarHenriksen
2026-01-05 09:45
“In rare instances, certain components on Model 3 vehicles built at the Fremont Factory before May 21, 2019, might be damaged when driving through standing water on a road or highway with poor drainage or pooling water.”
“In these rare instances, the rear fascia might detach from the vehicle and harnesses and/or body fasteners/mounts might also be damaged. This document clarifies that damage caused during these instances is covered under warranty,”
VegarHenriksen
2026-01-05 09:45
[https://electrek.co/2020/10/19/tesla-admits-design-flaw-rear-bumper-falling-off-water/](https://electrek.co/2020/10/19/tesla-admits-design-flaw-rear-bumper-falling-off-water/)
WeaknessHead4006
2026-01-05 15:30
Sooo is Tesla repairing the damages? Or am I a little bit too crazy to even think that
VegarHenriksen
2026-01-05 16:33
You should 10000% at least bring it to their attention
[https://www.scribd.com/document/480733548/SB-20-12-003-Components-Damaged-From-Driving-Through-Standing-Water](https://www.scribd.com/document/480733548/SB-20-12-003-Components-Damaged-From-Driving-Through-Standing-Water)
SB-20-12-003
VegarHenriksen
2026-01-05 16:37
The problem is:
NOTE: This document does not change any damage excluded in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Used Vehicle Limited Warranty and does not cover damage caused by flood or deep water, including flooding of the High Voltage (HV) battery, or accidents, collisions, intentional abuse, road debris, potholes, driving off-road, normal wear and tear, or any other damage unrelated to the specific above condition. See the New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Used Vehicle Limited Warranty (as applicable) for all specified exclusions.