Select Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles are in line to receive upgraded parts for their high-voltage battery seal system to improve flood resistance.
Tesla is offering a proactive upgrade to certain Model S and Model X owners at no cost, aiming to enhance seal integrity over time and improve battery performance and reliability during high-severity flooding incidents.
A service bulletin dated May 5, 2025, indicates that flood port plungers for 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles will be replaced with more robust ones to prevent external water ingress during flooding.
The replacement of flood port plungers must be performed at local service centers upon availability of the upgraded parts, and affected owners will be notified by Tesla once the service is ready.