Tesla Model Y owners have reported 159 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (143 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's visibility (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems |
Summary of complaint: my 2023 Tesla Model Y has had two roof glass failures in three months (two glass roof replacements). Both times, the glass cracked from small road debris while driving under normal city conditions. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that all the windows in the vehicle had become distorted, cloudy, bubbly, and delaminated, creating a visibility hazard while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. Read details...
My wife was driving the car on March 7th 2025. Before she leaves the house, she had her front defroster on and the windshield was clear before she leaves the house. 5 minutes later, the front windshield became so foggy to the point she could not see anything in front of her and the front defroster Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving 20–45 mph on a six-lane highway, the contact attempted a hard acceleration, and there was an abnormal banging sound heard. The battery was disconnected. The pyrotechnic fuse went into failure mode. Read details...
The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, in the rain the auto windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...