Tesla Model Y owners have reported 181 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 (165 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 | |
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Defroster/defogger/hvac System problems | |
| Exterior Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems |
Second time in the five months I have owned the car that I need to replace the windshield in its entirety. Not only does it chip incredibly easily, but any chip immediately becomes a large crack, usually overnight and definitely before safelite or a similar company can be called to try to fix it. 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...
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...
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 driver side mirror vibrates causing a blurry image while driving Read details...