For Model 3 owners in Europe who have been struggling with the controversial steering wheel buttons, Tesla has finally launched an official solution. The Model 3 Turn Signal Stalk Retrofit is now available for purchase in the European Tesla Shop.
The package was made available for €660 (approx. $775 USD), but quickly sold out. It includes the stalk hardware, shipping to a local service center, and the cost of installation.
Update: Tesla has now also updated all Model 3s in the US to come with the left turn signal stalk, and they’ve added the turn signal stalk retrofit to their Shop.
Compatibility and Details
According to the product page, the retrofit is compatible with all Model 3 vehicles produced in 2023, 2024, and 2025 that were originally built without a turn stalk. That covers the full time frame since Tesla introduced the refreshed Model 3 in 2023, which means this retrofit applies to all refreshed Model 3s.
The purchasing process is straightforward. Owners can simply purchase the part directly from the Tesla Shop through their Tesla App, and it will then be shipped to their preferred Service Center. At the time of payment, you’ll also be prompted to book a service appointment for the installation.
Based on the related service procedures in the Model 3’s Service Manual, the entire process should take between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Not Just a Turn Signal Stalk
This purchase isn’t just for the addition of a turn signal stalk. While Tesla will add the new style turn signal stalk to the left side of the steering wheel, it doesn’t include all the functions a buyer may be used to with the older style stalks. The stalk is simply used for turn signals, just like the new Model Y. It can not be used for high beams, short/long presses, and it does not include the button for the windshield wiper. Those other functions remain on the steering wheel.
However, since Tesla is relocating the turn signal functionality to the stalk, the purchase also includes a new steering wheel with updated buttons that don’t have the redundant turn signal buttons.
A Welcome Course Correction
The removal of the indicator stalks on the refreshed Model 3 was one of the most contentious design decisions of the refresh. Without a yoke or steer-by-wire system that limits steering rotation, the wheel-mounted buttons were often described by users as clumsy and unintuitive. This was especially true when navigating complex European roundabouts.
This retrofit, combined with the recent news that new Model 3s shipping to Europe now include stalks by default (and front bumper camera), signals a clear and welcome course correction from Tesla in response to customer feedback.
While the retrofit provides a solution for existing owners, the question now turns to the North American market. New Model 3s produced in Fremont are still being delivered without this minor refresh, and as of now, there is no news of an official retrofit for North America.
However, we still expect this retrofit to become available for North American owners as well, likely alongside the launch of the minor refresh that also introduces the bumper camera to the Model 3.
