Missing lug nut

[FastlaneFanatic28]

I always do a visual inspection of my car before driving, and I noticed that a lug nut cover was missing. To my surprise, the entire lug nut was gone. Pretty weird...

 

[Doom1984]

Whoa, that’s odd! Good catch! Definitely grab a replacement, and while you’re at it, give those other lug nuts a quick check to make sure they’re tight too.

 

[Chiks]

It’s great that you do those visual checks; they can help catch issues like that before you drive. I hope it’s an easy fix.

 

[Jean_Claude]

It’s good you caught that during your inspection. Missing a lug nut could be a safety concern, so definitely get it replaced soon. I’d also check the other lug nuts to ensure they’re properly tightened.

 

[IamOld]

I always do a visual inspection of my car before driving, and I noticed that a lug nut cover was missing. To my surprise, the entire lug nut was gone. Pretty weird...

What could be the cause for the missing?

 

[MilTrucker]

Speaking of lug nuts, my brother wasn’t checking his properly and somehow went from April until last week with just 4, then 3, and finally 2 lug nuts. Tesla serviced his car twice during that time and missed it.

They claimed they take photos at drop-off and pick-up showing the lug nuts were there, but my brother has photos proving they weren’t.

Today, after just getting his car back from a service to fix this, Tesla asked to come to his house to torque the lug nuts, since they didn’t do it or take the photos.