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This hitch gives you a solid foundation for towing and carrying gear. With a 2,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 300 lbs maximum tongue weight, it’s built for light trailers, bike racks, and cargo carriers. The 2" x 2" receiver opening is the standard size for most accessories, so your existing ball mount, rack, or tray will fit right in. Whether you’re hauling tools for a project or loading up for a weekend trip, the Class III rating means it’s ready for regular use.
You don’t need special tools or welding to get this hitch on your vehicle. The fully welded design bolts directly to the frame using the included hardware kit and installation instructions. This setup saves you from fabricating or drilling into metal, making it a practical option for driveway installs. Once it’s tightened down, you’ll have a secure connection that’s ready for towing or carrying accessories.
The matte black finish isn’t just about looks — it’s built to last. The powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion while maintaining a rugged, carbide-like appearance that hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than glossy coatings. The round-tube design tucks neatly under the bumper for a clean profile that blends with your vehicle’s lines instead of standing out.
Precision robotic welding ensures consistent strength across every joint for a perfect fit and long service life. The hitch comes with lifetime technical support from etrailer experts who install these hitches every day, so the design is proven in real-world use. It’s a dependable choice when you need durability, clean looks, and reliable towing performance in one straightforward setup.
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
bolt hole pattern did not match my 2018 model 3 at all. found it off by a bit more than 3/8s, so i could not get sockets down on bolts to torque them. the annoyance of having to deal with body plastics and all the disassembly only to get nothing out of it is incredible.
at least they took it back and werent a huge pain about it. only reason i didnt give it 1 star1486895
Does not fit a 2019 model 3. You will need a dremel and 4 hours on your hands to make this fit on the bumper. etrailer knows about this problem as many other reviews say this but they keep advertising it as a fit. Would not buy again and I would recommend looking elsewhere.1779478
No problems from order to shipment and delivery. I took it to local Colorado installer and they had it on the car with no problems.3407272
It’s a good hitch but the holes don’t quite line up and have the clearance needed to seat the bolts down comfortably. There was muuuuch finagling to do to have the bolts torque down… some retooling is in order. But if you’re handy then you can make it work… eventually1370639
Instructions were little hard to understand, I ended up finding a video from them on how to install it. I also recommend finding a torque wrench as I tighten it by hand first, and months later went to tighten it before the first tow. And I used a torque wrench and was surprised at how loose they were. Also I had to refind that video to get the torque specs, they should list them on the product page. Amazing hitch, I’ve used it 10 times in the first year up. Largest load was about 2,200lb largest covered U-Haul trailer, love that I don’t need a truck anymore!3276218
Victoria H.
3/7/2025
I'm glad the install videos were helpful to you Jesse, and that this makes it more convenient for you to tow! Yes you are correct, the torque wrench is definitely needed for this install. If you think about it, its pretty amazing how much money and fuel you can save switching from a truck to your Tesla, especially for towing.
Easy installation for car diy’ers. I like that it retains the factory crash bar. Quality construction and works perfect with my mountain bike rack. I had to cut a section out of the bottom bumper of my 2018 Model 3.3177002
Enzo M.
7/17/2025
Still working great, holds up to everyday use. Extremely solid. Expected amount of wear and tear on the paint.
Great kit and easy to install. I have experience with cars but it's the first time I have taken the bumper cover off a Tesla 3. Over all full install time for new was 1 hour and it was straight forward. Looks great and can't wait to use it. My vehicle is a 2023 and has the factory hitch cut out so I did not have to cut anything on my own. So that was super nice.1632345
Hitch design is nice and fit is good. Everything is working great so far.
As far as installation, I had to position hitch just right to access two inner body mount bolts. Maybe a touch more space could be given to get a socket on there easier. Install video was really helpful and accurate.
My only issue is unclear torque values. Video directs you elsewhere for that. The printed directions say 45ft-lbs and 60 ft-lbs for M10 and 7/16 hardware respectively. Not entirely sure those are the bolt sizes I have, actually. Values seem high.
I torqued the bumper to hitch assembly to 45 ft-lbs and that seemed okay. However, I was not brave enough to tighten body mount nuts to 60 ft-lbs. That really feels way to high for the skinny bolts on the vehicle. Also, I would change the nylon washers on body mount bolts to ones that fit better and don't hang so much.
Otherwise, I am happy with my purchase. Seems solid and fits nicely on the vehicle.3427251
The trailer hitch is excellent. The ordering was easy and the shipping fast. The installation video was very good although I wish it had mentioned that the Model 3 must be jacked up to get to two of the bolts.3163262
George
6/22/2025
Works great. My only regret is not getting a trailer hitch with detachable receiver tube since it rides low and has scraped the pavement once.
Exactly what I needed for the price. I have a 2020 model 3 SR+. Installation can be difficult but if you have the tools it is possible. There are many [online] videos of installing a hitch in the model 3 to guide you. Overall this item is well built, like many other hitches it will shorten your ground clearance since the model 3 sits low.1163479
The hitch seems to be of very good quality and fits perfectly. Installation was more difficult than any hitch I've ever installed but doable. When you remove the rear bumper facia, take extra care to sit it on a soft, non-abrasive surface.1466995
Solidly built, good hardware provided. A little heavier duty than I needed. Would prefer to have found a lighter weight option but otherwise very happy with the quality. etrailer's video instructions were spot on.3303481
Gwendolyn Y.
4/19/2025
Looks great, Matt! It's always better to have one that is bigger than what is needed, so you know it will be able to handle anything you need to use it for :)
The install was time consuming but not technically difficult. This hitch fits the 2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD perfectly without cutting the bottom panel. The 2023 model comes with a removable hitch cover and this hitch slides right through it. It's best to raise the rear end by 2" by driving over a set of 2x4 lumber. I laid down two large moving pads for the work space. One underneath the bumper and one to place the removed bumper on. It's also advised to lay down a small towel on the side and place the small parts on it in order as you remove them. That makes sure the parts stay together and makes the order of the reinstall much easier. The trickiest part was installing the stock aluminum crash bar over the eTrailer hitch. Its best to use painter's tape to hold the golden crash bar bolts in place while trying to align with the bar holes. Re-installing the bumper was also tricky re-aligning the bottom lip to re-install the two 10mm retaining black bolts. I referred to the eTrailer Youtube Draw-tite video for the 2022 Model 3 and a video made by "Reid Tomasko". Combining the information for both videos made the install possible.1609460
This is a good hitch. The install is not for the faint of heart, though. I installed this on my 2019 Tesla Model 3 after watching this video from etrailer that was very helpful:
The preparation of the car for the installation was a royal pain. Not unexpected for sure.
For the hitch, I did have to make one of the mounting holes a little bit larger, similar to what a lot of people have referenced. I just used a round file and made the hole about 1/16” larger. The rest of the hitch components fit well without hassle.
Reassembly of the car was, of course, a pain.
All in all, this was about a six hour install in our personal well-equipped shop. Follow the video, take your time, be ready to adjust a little bit, try to do have someone else help you and you can do it!1574583
The hitch receiver looks great and seems like a quality product. However it was not designed correctly for my 2018 Model 3. The minimum spacing for the holes is 36 inches, while the bumper is 35 inches. Installing it this way will result on the bumper shifted to the driver's side, and almost impossible to reach the passenger side bolts.
The aluminum on the bumper is pretty thick, but thankfully it's soft enough that I was able to cut about 1/2" and more or less center it on the car before bolting it back on. (Cutting the hitch receiver is NOT at option - solid steel!)
Anyway, it is a shame I ran into this problem and doubled my installation time. Based on the reviews here, it seems a lot of people also running into this problem.1539835
1 year review: I opted for this product since it was a fraction of the cost of the stealth type hitches. Some people may mind the look of a hitch especially on a Tesla Model 3 but this hitch sits as close up underneath to the bumper as possible, so it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. With the Model 3 being a low car, I've scraped the hitch a few times backing out of my driveway. Upon inspection, the hitch did not bend and the scrapes are only visible when you get underneath it. It's a solid design bolting up to the rear bumper cross bar mount points. I mainly use the hitch to haul up to 2 mountain bikes using a 1Up platform carrier and again, it is very solid with no play. Installation was straight forward other than the fact that my Model 3 is a 2019 and it does not have the removable hitch cover like later model years. The suggested cut out dimensions weren't big enough so I had to measure/cut twice. For the price, I've already made up in the gas savings driving the Tesla instead of my 15mpg SUV. Well worth it!1585152
Works great, very solid on 2018 Tesla Model 3. Preload the 6 carriage bumper bolts before bolting up the hitch. The size of the opening I cut in the lower under rear panel was 2.75" wide and 3.25" long... I think the instructions had different dimensions. The bottom of the hitch is 6.5" off the ground.1446888
Steve
10/13/2023
The hitch works fine and although it is low to the ground, there has not been much scraping of the hitch when traversing inclines. The Model 3 suspension is stiff so there is not much bouncing.Also the rear of the car doesnt much when the trailer tongue weight is added which in my case is about 80 pounds. There is not much room to install an anti rattle hitch clamp but it can be done.
I have many pictures that I've sent to my friends with Teslas of their own.
Here are 2 that show that this was an an easy installation .
The printed instructions is not accurate and could confuse some...
But the install video was very well done.3452447
I couldn’t be happier with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver (Item #e33ZR) for my Tesla Model 3. From the moment I opened the box, it was clear this was a high-quality, well-thought-out product. The matte black finish looks fantastic and blends seamlessly with the Tesla’s design — subtle but solid.
Installation was far easier than I expected. I followed the clear step-by-step instructions provided by etrailer and didn’t need to make any modifications to the car. No drilling, no complicated wiring — just remove the rear fascia, unbolt a few things, mount the hitch, and reassemble. Everything lined up perfectly, and I was done in about an hour with basic tools. If you’re comfortable doing minor work on your car, you can absolutely handle this yourself in your driveway or garage.
The hitch sits flush and doesn’t interfere with the car’s aesthetics or aerodynamics. It’s ideal for bike racks, cargo carriers, or even light towing. Plus, the build quality inspires confidence — strong, sturdy, and built to last.
Highly recommended if you want a clean, factory-like hitch solution for your Model 3. Kudos to etrailer for making a truly Tesla-friendly product that installs like a dream.3362852
Brooke M.
7/14/2025
Wow, what a great review, Matteo, thank you! So glad to hear what you like about it and how the look of the Tesla is still intact after it's all said and done. :) What will you use your new hitch to carry? Are you a cyclist?
Good hitch. Not perfect. I did it on Sunday morning. Took be about 3 hrs. It’s not hard to do. Etrailer instructional video was very helpful. Little stressful when working on new car that’s not known for paint quality. I took my time. Used mostly hand tools.
It would take me less time, but I had hard time tightening one nut holding hitch to the body (pic of nut by the black hitch) and I had to dremel out the right side of a hole (just one) in aluminum Tesla beam to be able to tighten the beam to the hitch. (Lower right nut, golden color, inside the aluminum beam). The rest of holes/hardware was fine. Be careful. Aluminum beam has really sharp edges.1700429
Mario
12/11/2024
It’s been a year and 24k miles. The hitch is working great, and looking the same. No rust or any signs of aging. I’d buy it again!
I use this hitch on my Tesla 3 Performance. A little challenging to install, however it works perfectly for me. I only use it to hold my bike rack. I use it almost every day.3282065
Brooke M.
3/17/2025
That is awesome, Scott--sounds like you are getting your money's worth! What time of the day is your favorite for a bike ride?
Scott
3/16/2026
After more than a year, I am completely satisfied. Works perfectly for hauling my bicycles using a Kuat Sherpa 2.0. IO use it every day. I did put an extender in the hitch to move the rack a couple of inches away from the bumper.
The rack seems solid and well constructed but the instructions were terrible, I needed to watch youtube videos to know exactly what I needed to do and the nylon washers were far to large (the openings) rather than having the hole to the washer slightly larger than the stud for proper contact.3507999
Excellent and easy to install I recommend watching the video before you install it. Picture attached is from a model 3 2022 standard range.3531361
Heather A.
5/1/2026
That's an awesome Seadoo! Any big plans this summer?
The hitch itself was a perfect fit and appears well-made. I held back one star because the instructions include a diagram that is poorly done. It shows the hitch receiver appearing to go outside the Tesla bumper beam between the hitch and the car when it is really the opposite. That makes it hard to tell where the washers go. The supplied nylon washers had holes that were twice the size needed. They should be 8mm nylon fender washers. The eTrailer video was very helpful as were some others online (ie U-Haul).3288837
Allen
4/2/2026
Works fine providing a stable attachment for my Saris bike rack. The only issue is the low ground clearance of the receiver. So careful going into a sloped driveway!
Heather A.
4/2/2026
We bought a place in Florida and a different home in Ga. This has been indispensable since our only vehicle is a Tesla model 3 with a small 4X8 trailer as well as a cargo rack.3474216
Nick S.
1/12/2026
I am glad it is working well for you! It looks great on the vehicle too. How often are you back and forth between FL and GA?
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Jenny N.
12/21/2022
I do see that the hitch installation was difficult. It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
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