Visibility Problems of Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S owners have reported 171 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (128 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (39 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Visibility problems of Tesla Model S

The Wiper problem

This issue involves critical safety systems, including the rearview camera, front camera, and autopilot/driver assistance features. The vehicle was taken to Tesla for a recall related to the mcu system. Tesla marked the recall as completed, but no effective repair was performed.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2014 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the digital screen intermittently blacked out and several safety features were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated.   Read details...

The Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem

The contact owns a 2015 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the center display screen became inoperable. The contact stated that the defroster, exterior lights, back-up camera and radio were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally stalled.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that whenever the rear door was opened, the window on the door rolls down approximately a half inch, and whenever the door was closed, the window automatically rolled back up.   Read details...

The Defroster/defogger/hvac System Heater Core problem

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the message “climate control system service required” was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local Tesla service center however, the vehicle was not repaired due a lack   Read details...




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