Previous reports had pointed to suppliers for production issues, while some others had Tesla supplied products at fault (perhaps seat manufacturing, or Gigafactory issues).  The end result is apparently some pain for everyone involved as the timelines and volumes for the car are being scaled back.

So, what's really going on? Well, we've heard Tesla CEO Elon Musk comment on production hell time and time again, now those realities are materializing into real world consequences.

Taiwanese auto component maker Hota Industrial Mfg. Co has told the media that Tesla will reduce orders for key parts supplied by Hota by 40% starting in December. These parts are specifically for the Tesla Model 3 and are believed to include gears and axles, which are critical component.

As Reuters reports: