When your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted, this can take away from enjoying the listening experience.
What can you do if your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted? In this guide, I will go over the most common reasons why your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted and how you can solve this problem.
Why is Tesla Bluetooth Audio Distorted?
A few things to consider when your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted are the connection on your Bluetooth and the Bluetooth settings. There could be an issue with your Teslas speakers being damaged or blown out.
It could even be due to a glitch with the Tesla Software and/or your mobile device software. You might even be wondering How to Play Music From USB in Your Tesla.
Below I will be going over what could be causing your Tesla Bluetooth audio to be distorted and how you can fix it.
1. Issue With Tesla Bluetooth Connection
If you are experiencing your Tesla Bluetooth audio being distorted the reason could be with your Tesla Bluetooth connection. This could be that your mobile device that you are using to connect to your Tesla via Bluetooth, is having a connection issue.
There could be a setting that is not enabled or disabled in your Bluetooth settings on your Tesla or mobile device.
Whatever the reason is there is a way you can check your Bluetooth connection on your Tesla and Mobile Device. This could also be an issue with your service that is causing your Tesla Bluetooth audio to be distorted.
Fix – Check Your Bluetooth Connection on Tesla and Mobile Device
- Check the Bluetooth settings on your Tesla and mobile device to see if there is any setting that is causing this audio distortion. Once you have adjusted the settings on your Teslas Bluetooth and the Bluetooth connection is strong. See if the Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted, if this does not solve the issue there are other things you can try.
- The issue could be a service issue on your mobile device. If you have no or bad service this could be the reason why your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted. Especially if you are using an app for your audio that requires your mobile device data. If your service is bad this can cause issues with your Bluetooth audio. Check to see if you have good service on your mobile device to see if this solves the problem.
2. Tesla Speaker is Damaged
Another common reason why your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted could be due to your Tesla speaker being damaged. When your Tesla speaker is damaged this could be due to being blown out, or even just being loose.
If your speaker is loose this can cause the audio to be distorted. And if you have blown your speaker out due to playing your music too loudly, this can cause the audio to be distorted as well. When your speaker is damaged you will hear rattling or a buzzing sound whenever it is playing audio.
This will happen even when you are listening to the car radio and not connected to Bluetooth. If your audio is distorted even when you are not connected to Bluetooth is the first sign that the issue could be with your Tesla speakers.
Fix – Check the Condition of Your Speakers
When you are noticing that your Tesla audio is distorted and it is not just when you are connected to Bluetooth. This could be due to damage to your Tesla speakers, either due to playing your audio at high volumes, being loose, or damage due to the elements.
Whatever the reason is, if your speakers are damaged and the audio is distorted you need to check the condition of your Tesla speakers. If you notice any damage or the speakers are loose contact the Tesla customer support to report the issue.
If you have just recently purchased your Tesla and you are noticing that your audio is distorted this could be a manufacturer error. This is when you need to act quickly and contact the Tesla customer support and get this issue fixed. This could be covered under your warranty.
However, if the speaker damage is your fault due to playing your audio at loud volumes you will need to replace the speakers if they are blown out. And no, your warranty does not cover this.
3. Problem With Mobile Device Settings
When you are experiencing your Tesla Bluetooth audio being distorted, the reason could be in the settings on your mobile device. On your mobile device, there are advanced audio settings that you can customize to your preference.
There could be an audio setting on your mobile device that is causing your Tesla Bluetooth audio to be distorted. This is where you go into your mobile device’s settings to see if there is an audio setting that is enabled or disabled that is causing this distortion.
This issue is most common when you are using an iPhone for your audio when connected to your Tesla via Bluetooth. However, it can be an issue with other mobile devices as well.
Checking and adjusting your mobile device’s audio settings can solve this issue with your Tesla Bluetooth audio being distorted.
Fix – Adjust Your Mobile Device Audio Settings
As mentioned above if you are experiencing your Tesla Bluetooth audio being distorted, and the issue is not with your Bluetooth connection of Tesla speakers. The next thing you should do is check the audio settings on your mobile device.
You never know if there could be a setting that is enabled or disabled that is causing your audio to be distorted. Go through the different audio settings on your mobile device and see if this solves the issue.
4. Bug/Glitch With Tesla Software
Since your Tesla is a smart electric vehicle, it can experience bugs/glitches within the software from time to time. When these bugs/glitches appear in your Tesla software this can cause issues with features on your Tesla, features as your Teslas audio and Bluetooth. When these glitches appear there is usually an update that follows, solving the issue.
You can try to reboot your Tesla to see if this clears any bugs/glitches that are causing your Tesla Bluetooth audio to be distorted. There is a way that you can check for updates on your Tesla and also there is a way that you can reboot your Tesla to see if this can fix the problem.
Fix – Update Tesla Software/Reboot Your Tesla
Check to see if there are any software updates on your Tesla to see if this fixes your Tesla Bluetooth audio distortion. There could be a bug/glitch that is the reason behind this problem and doing an update can solve this issue. If you do not know how to check to see if your Tesla needs an update follow the steps below:
- Go to your Tesla touchscreen
- Tap on the Controls option
- Select the Software option
- Once in the Software option, you will see if there is an update or not. You will see a “checking for updates” on the screen.
- If your Tesla needs a software update, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
If there is no update or if the update does not work, you can try to do a soft reboot on your Tesla to see if this solves the problem. Doing a soft reboot on your Tesla can refresh your vehicle and possibly solve this issue with your Tesla Bluetooth audio being distorted. Follow these steps to do a soft reboot on your Tesla:
- Sit in your Tesla and make sure it is parked.
- Press and hold both scroll wheels on the steering wheel.
- Keep holding down the buttons until the touchscreen turns off, and release the buttons.
- Once the screen turns back on, connect your mobile device back to your Tesla and see if this solves the issue.
If none of these steps have solved this problem you can try to restart your Tesla. Restarting your Tesla can refresh any bugs that could be the reason why your Tesla Bluetooth audio is distorted. Follow these steps to restart your Tesla:
- You are going to sit in your Tesla with the doors closed and your Tesla is in park.
- Press and hold the brake pedal and both scroll wheels on the steering wheel, until you see the Tesla logo appear on the screen.
- Wait until the Tesla reboots before reconnecting your mobile device to your Tesla.
5. Bug/Glitch With Mobile Device
Just like with your Tesla there could be a bug/glitch within your mobile device’s software that is causing your Tesla Bluetooth audio to be distorted.
When glitches appear in your mobile devices software this can cause issues with features on your mobile device. Features like your mobile device’s Bluetooth, if there are issues with your mobile device’s Bluetooth this can cause your Tesla Bluetooth audio to be distorted.
The best thing you can do when you think the issue is with your mobile device is to restart your mobile device and check for any software updates.
Fix – Restart Mobile Device/Update Mobile Device
- Restarting your mobile device can refresh your phone and features that may be experiencing some issues. It can also refresh your mobile device’s Bluetooth if you are experiencing your Tesla Bluetooth audio being distorted when your mobile device is connected to it.
- Go into the Settings on your mobile device to check and see if your phone needs to be updated. You will find updates under the Software Update option in the Settings on your mobile device. If your mobile device needs an update follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update.
My Final Thoughts
In conclusion, none of these steps work, contact the Tesla customer support and report the issue. The Tesla customer support can guide you on what you can do next. You may have to schedule an appointment with your nearest Tesla Service Center to repair the issue especially if the issue is with your Tesla speakers.