What I Found
My 2023 Tesla Model Y had its rear license plate ripped off in my driveway, but Sentry Mode did not capture the.
Over the weekend, I had one of those experiences that makes you rethink what your car security system is actually doing. My 2023 Tesla Model Y was parked in my driveway when someone walked by, ripped the rear license plate assembly off the hatch, and left a dent in the lower section of the hatchback.
Based on what I experienced, Sentry Mode is not something I would treat as a guaranteed recording system for every act of damage or vandalism around the car. In my case, the rear camera was right above the license plate area, but it still did not capture the moment the plate was ripped off.
What this video covers
- What Happened
- Sentry Mode Missed It
- The Alarm Did Not Sound
- How I Handled the Damage
- What Tesla Owners Should Know
The short version
Based on what I experienced, Sentry Mode is not something I would treat as a guaranteed recording system for every act of damage or vandalism around the car. In my case, the rear camera was right above the license plate area, but it still did not capture the moment the plate was ripped off.
