Adding Blind Spot Monitoring to my 2024 Model Y Performance

One feature that Tesla has addressed in the new Juniper version is actual blind spot monitoring, a feature which is missing in all other Model Y's. Tesla has added software updates to add a red pulse on the cameras when backing up, but does not natively have any blind spot monitoring when driving. Most modern cars have this feature, so when I saw this product come to market I was very interested in adding this safety feature to my Model Y.

Demo of blind spot monitoring working

The install process takes under 10 minutes and you don't really need any special tools, a screw driver or trim removal tool and a T20 torx bit (not all Model Y's need this). I created a full installation and review video that you can find here.

To install them you remove the dashboard trim on the passenger side and I had a T20 screw holding my dashboard down. Plug in the two cables for power and data from the car + the USB C cable for the blind spot monitors. Run the shorter of the two cables for the passenger side and the longer cable for the driver side, I hid all the cables under the dashboard for the cleanest look. Tuck in the blind spot monitors into the slot for the vents, conduct some cable management, and re-install the trim pieces to complete the install process.

The blind spot monitors only illuminate when cars are actually in your blind spot, this means there are no alerts for oncoming traffic and matches what you see in other vehicles. When there is a longer line of vehicles, for example when pulling up to a stop light, the monitors will not illuminate. The actual illumination is via 8 LED's and is yellow/orange in color. This only works on Model Y's with the AMD chip, so if you have an Intel version it won't work.

I picked up the blind spot monitoring from Tes Studio for under $100 using code "Adventure" here.