Tesla Adds Front Bumper Camera to Model 3 in China, Ending Major Blind Spot

AUG 20,2025,By lan

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   China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filings confirm Tesla's 2024+ Model 3 will finally get a front bumper camera. The hardware addresses a long-standing blind spot issue in Tesla's vision-only system.

1. User Controversy

This upgrade sparked widespread user discussion. Forum users note:

  • Prototypes and test vehicles had the camera in 2023
  • Production models mysteriously removed it
  • Tesla claimed "Model 3 doesn't need this" due to better visibility
  • Owners report frequent false alarms in garages
  • Visual blind spots affect all first-gen Model 3/Y

One user stated: "Every owner knows the front blind spot exists."

2. Functional Impact

The missing camera created problems after ultrasonic sensor removal. Tesla Vision parking assistance shows:

  • Less accurate than USS for distance measurement
  • Higher scrape risk in tight spaces
  • Inconsistent implementation across models

Users called it contradictory: "Tesla says cameras enable FSD but removed one from Model 3."

3. Retrofit Possibility

Model Year Retrofit Feasibility Key Factor
2025 Model 3 Possible Pre-wired FSD computer
2024 Model 3 Unlikely Missing interface
Model S/X Easier Pre-installed connectors

Installation challenges remain significant:

  • Complex wiring routing
  • Bumper disassembly required
  • Needs official Tesla support

Shanghai Gigafactory will produce camera-equipped models first. Berlin and Fremont should follow soon.

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