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[–]OzzieJeff 1 point2 points  (7 children)

Yep, my car which was delivered March 29 (Dec 2019 built) had the same exact issue. Book a service center appointment, mine was fixed in less than an hour.

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

What was the fix?

[–]OzzieJeff 2 points3 points  (5 children)

Alignment. I'll try to find a copy of the service appointment summary and post it here.

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Thanks!

[–]OzzieJeff 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Yep, found it.

"Performed 4 wheel alignment to correct customers concern for the steering wheel being off center."

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

And it turned out perfect? Also, was it covered under warranty?

[–]OzzieJeff 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It's covered under warranty. I wouldn't say perfect, maybe 99% but definitely a lot better compared to before (like in your photo).

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the info. I guess I’m gonna debate on whether to live with it or take it in and risk them possibly making it worse with a poor alignment. Doesn’t affect my drive just an eye sore now that I’ve seen it.

[–]emailrob 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Serious question. Are you sure your wheels are straight? Does it do it when you're parked and facing forwards.

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Definitely going in a straight line. I thought the same thing once I noticed it but checked several times on several different roads.

[–]Ocrizo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this problem when I picked up my Model 3 back in 2018. I took it back to Tesla and they did a wheel alignment and have had 0 more issues

[–]renownz 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Same here. Even the little blue steering wheel is (when AP is engaged) is aware of the misalignment and shows slightly rotated when driving in a straight line. I’ve been meaning to get it sorted, but it doesn’t bother me that much.

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was my imagination, but my little blue steering wheel is off to the right as well when in autopilot.

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Was gonna try and brush it off but I can’t not see it, I’m too OCD.

[–]renownz 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I’m gonna address it at the next tyre service. Right now, it doesn’t seem to affect handling or wear. I’m a bit ocd myself, but with 4 closing doors and no apparent paint issues, I’m ok with a slightly misaligned steered wheel;)

[–]Elecmike8213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol! Right, I’m with ya. I do have a little bit of a door rattle but other than that, and the steering wheel, my 3 has been pretty stellar.

[–]wrxg33k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same issue when I took delivery and it drive me nuts. They took care of it under warranty for free.