- Engine / equipment
- Climate control air inlet duct: Tesla Model Y
- Period mentioned
- 2020–2026
- Symptoms
- A musty or mouldy smell from the vents, water dripping from the vents or water pooling on the right-hand footwell carpet (the passenger side on left-hand-drive cars).
- Possible cause described
- According to Tesla bulletin SB-26-18-002 (August 2026, all markets), on some Model Y cars built before 28 February 2026 the design of the climate control air inlet duct can let water into the air filter and the cabin.
- Check for the garage
- If you notice that smell or see water, ask Tesla service to check for water ingress: according to the bulletin, they replace or rework the duct and replace the cabin filters.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Tesla
Musty smell from the vents, water dripping from the vents or water on the right-hand carpet because of the air inlet duct (Model Y)
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
Has this happened to you?
Anonymous answer, no personal data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
If you notice that smell or see water, ask Tesla service to check for water ingress: according to the bulletin, they replace or rework the duct and replace the cabin filters.
What are the symptoms?
A musty or mouldy smell from the vents, water dripping from the vents or water pooling on the right-hand footwell carpet (the passenger side on left-hand-drive cars).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Tesla
- Engine / equipment
- Climate control air inlet duct: Tesla Model Y
- Period mentioned
- 2020–2026
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Tesla Model Y2021–2026
Other entries for these makes
- Cabin heating or cooling failing because of the heat pump refrigerant pressure/temperature sensors (Model 3 and Model Y of 2020–2021)Tesla
- Creaking from the front suspension when turning slowly and worn ball joints at the MOT (Model 3 and Model Y)Tesla
- Rusty brake discs or a poor contact pattern because the brakes are seldom used (regenerative braking) (Model 3 and Model Y)Tesla
- Corroded brake lines that may leak fluid (Model 3 of 2017–2023)Tesla
- Brake and stability control alerts at power-on that clear after restarting the car (Model 3 and Model Y of 2020–2022)Tesla
- Restart alert or a car that will not start because of damaged wiring near connectors X950 and X952 (Model 3 of 2017–2020)Tesla
Something not right on this page?