Visibility Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 185 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 (169 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.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Visibility problems of Tesla Model Y

The Wiper problem

This is a safety concern for visibility. How can a brand new, barely used windshield crack like this? there are no rock chips and it has barely been driven to fall as wear and tear on the vehicle. This is not okay and incredibly unexceptional for vehicle standards.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

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 Side/rear Glass problem

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 Defroster/defogger/hvac System problem

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 Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

The driver side mirror vibrates causing a blurry image while driving   Read details...




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