Wiper Problems of Tesla Model Y - part 1

Following a "secondary" botched windshield replacement within 3 weeks performed by the Tesla service center in carle place, NY, my Tesla Model Y experienced a catastrophic structural water intrusion during rainfall. A great amounts of water dripping directly through the windshield seal into the cabin, soaking the dashboard electronics, floorboards, and much more water coming in from the brake pedal area while driving on lie. While I was driving the vehicle with my three children in the back seat, this water intrusion triggered an active electrical short circuit. The vehicle's hazard lights began flashing autonomously, and the electrical system became severely compromised, creating an immediate and life-threatening safety hazard on the road. The vehicle is currently grounded, completely undrivable, and poses a continued electrical fire risk. Tesla service has been notified in writing and has officially acknowledged via their app that the vehicle must be towed. This gross negligence in structural sealing has directly compromised the vehicle's electrical control modules, severely endangering the lives of the occupants. ".

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Hvac system failure in sub-freezing weather causing loss of windshield defrost and cabin heat. Tesla has acknowledged this as a known hardware design limitation of the heat pump/octovalve system but is refusing repair coverage outside of warranty. This condition affects driver visibility and winter driving safety.

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We are currently experiencing single-digit temperatures here in pittsburgh. I placed my vehicle in “defrost” mode, and while it did clear the windshield, it also caused the glass to crack. I contacted Tesla and brought the vehicle in for an assessment, at which point I was informed the damage would not be covered. My car has only 14,000 miles and will be one year old next month. It is essentially brand new and has been meticulously maintained. There were no prior flaws or damage to the windshield. Despite this, Tesla refused coverage for what is a known issue: windshield cracking caused by defrost mode in extreme cold temperatures. This issue is widely documented online. Customer service confirmed that Tesla does not cover glass damage, even when it cracks spontaneously as a result of using defrost mode as intended. The quoted repair cost is $1,500. This experience reflects a lack of accountability and failure to stand behind the product.

Observed intermittent center display/infotainment computer (mcu) crashes/reboots where the center display becomes blank and then restarts. In recorded events, when reverse was selected during an mcu reboot interval, the rearview camera image did not display until the reboot completed. Recorded rear camera unavailability during reverse was approximately 10–17 seconds. Mcu crash/reboot behavior was observed to be repeatable, including predictable occurrence while the vehicle was in the built-in service mode. After a factory reset, repeated/double boot behavior was also observed. Additional observations: - with the turn signal activated, light leakage was observed in the side repeater camera image (glare/bloom present in the camera view). - with each windshield wiper sweep, the forward camera image was observed to briefly flicker to a purple/green distorted state and then return to normal. - during driving, the on-screen message “auto lane change unavailable” was observed. A separate rear camera symptom has also been observed: intermittent freezing/stale frames (image appears not to update). This rear camera freeze behavior has not yet been captured on video. These conditions have been documented by video/screenshots and reported to the manufacturer/service center for inspection/diagnosis. No crash or injury occurred. The vehicle is currently located at the manufacturer’s service center and is available for inspection upon request.

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We were driving and had the circulation on to make sure that no outside air was being circulated in so that condensation does not build up on the inside of the cabin. The circulation button auto turned off without us knowing. We then had all four windows, and our windshield and back window completely covered in condensation and it would not resolve. I had to manually wipe it away. We were traveling down a highway going 70mph when this happened. This is extremely dangerous and that circulation button should not have been auto shut off.

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Date: December 28, 2025 time: approximately 3:25 pm vehicle: 2026 Tesla Model Y incident location: southbound on the I-35n feeder road, just north of highway 114. Safe harbor location: burger king (15925 n hwy 114, northlake, TX) statement of facts: I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y southbound on the I-35n feeder road at approximately 3:25 pm today. I was traveling at a steady speed of 55 mph. Without any warning chime or dashboard notification, the front hood (frunk) suddenly and violently flew open. The hood slammed into the windshield, shattering the glass across my entire field of vision and completely obstructing the road ahead. I was forced to perform an emergency "blind" stop on the feeder road. Once the vehicle was under control, I drove at approximately 10 mph with zero forward visibility to reach a safe location off the main road. I pulled into the burger king parking lot located at the intersection of I-35 and highway 114 to inspect the damage and call for assistance. Key safety failures: • software failure: at no point before the hood flew open did the vehicle alert me that the frunk was unlatched. • mechanical failure: the latching mechanism failed to hold at standard highway speeds, creating a life-threatening visibility hazard. • structural damage: the windshield is fully shattered, and the hood and hinges are visibly warped from the force of the impact. Conclusion: this incident was a catastrophic safety failure. Given Tesla's history of recalls for this exact issue (NHTSA recall 24v-554), it is clear that this 2026 model either suffers from the same defect or the previous "software fix" is insufficient to protect drivers.

Incident summary: car computer (hw3) suffered internal hardware failure on 12/17/25 following software update 2025. 44. 3. While the media screen and rearview camera functioned, the autopilot board (apb) was "mia. " Tesla randolph (invoice #3000s0015357298) confirmed the internal failure and replaced the unit. Safety risk: failure disabled safety-critical adas: automatic emergency braking (aeb) and forward collision warning. Driving visualizations were severely compromised; the vehicle failed to detect pedestrians or lane markings while in motion, creating an immediate collision risk. The car’s active safety "intelligence" was essentially blind despite the camera feed being visible on the screen. Inspection & contradictions: Tesla service confirmed the "internal failure" (12/19-12/23). Note: the service manager verbally claimed "no codes," but the official invoice explicitly states technicians "found multiple alerts present. " part was retained by Tesla. Warning symptoms: failure followed a software reboot loop. Symptoms (mia board/power cycle failure) match recall 25v-002. Vehicle had only 36,289 miles. Reporting as potential hw3 defect expansion.

We were coming home from a local restaurant and a rain storm started and the wipers would not come on. We were able to pull in to a parking lot and went through all Tesla reset procedures and could not get them to work. There were no error codes and it was scary trying to find a safe place to stop when we could hardly see. During a break in the rain we were able to make it home. We are over 100 miles from the nearest service center and tried to schedule an appointment but the closest opening was 22 days away. We called and spoke to Teslas customer service and after much checking they said there was nothing they could do and told me to call the service center Monday morning. We have a trip scheduled starting Monday and I do not feel safe driving a car with no wipers some of the other electronics would not work. The lights were on bright and would not dim and could not adjust temperature. The car is a few months old with 2901 miles.

On November 16, 2025, my Tesla Model Y experienced a complete and dangerous failure while driving. The touchscreen went totally blank and stopped responding. All essential driving information and safety functions were lost, including speedometer, gear selection, turn signals, hvac/defrost, and vehicle controls. At the same time, the car made a continuous loud humming/buzzing sound and displayed a low coolant warning. This made the vehicle unsafe to operate because I could not see my speed, cannot shift properly, and could not access any safety controls. This is the second time my vehicle has experienced a critical malfunction. The first major incident occurred on July 28, 2025. A complaint has been filed with the NHTSA under tracking number 11676662. Both failures involved sudden loss of essential functions, raising serious concerns about electrical, cooling system, or display system defects. I am reporting this because it is a serious safety risk and could lead to vehicle loss of control, inability to signal, or inability to see speed or gear position. The problem has been reported to Tesla and is pending evaluation at a Tesla service center. Warning messages and symptoms appeared at the moment of failure with no prior signs.

First cold day of the year and the heater stopped working. With the heater not available the windshield couldn’t be cleared it would always fog and cover the windshield blocking the view infront of the vehicle. Next couple days it was even cooler and the windshield was frozen with no way of heating and clearing the view. Yes the issue was reproduced by the service center upon taking the vehicle there once the vehicle was a little warm. Tesla service center mentioned there was an internal fault in the compressor which they can’t be clear so have to replace a compressor, exv valve, pressure temperature sensors and coolant. Vehicle was parked when I tried to turn the heat on in the morning it would just blow cool air. No warning before the failure. Once the compressor faulted it would give a warning “vcfront_a447” cabin climate control system requires service. And just blow cold air everytime the vehicle is started. If turning on heat from the phone app or inside the cabin it would blows cold air for about 10 mins then it will show the warning lamp.

1) full supervised drivingd entered 3 lanes of on coming traffic. A truck avoided broad siding the drivers door of my vehicle by entering on coming traffic driving in the opposite direction. Luckily the on coming traffic stopped for the truck. The navagation system seemed to be lost as well. 2) the driver's seat belt alert alarm began to continually go on stating that the seat belt was not fastened. It was brought into the shop twice for repair. The seat was replaced. A few weeks later the front passenger seat belt alert started doing the same thing with no one or objects on the seat. It was brought to the shop. 3) upon delivery of the vehicle the low windshield washer fluid warning came on. I supplied more fluid twice with no resolution. The shop replaced a faulty hose and reservoir. The windshield washer control could hardly and barely spray any fluid omto the windshield. The shop adjusted the pressure which has quicky failed. A technician determined it is a new design and is working fine. A technician verified to me that the windshield washer fluid does clean the camera's for supervised driving. I do not use the fsd due to the flaw in this supposed new design. The shop stated that they had difficulty reproducing the seat belt issue and kept the car for a few days twice in order to reproduce the random occurances. The vehicle has been inspected at 2 service shop locations. No police or insurance representatives have inspected the vehicle. In regard to the seat belt issues there were messages, warning lamps and siren alerts in some cases for more than an hour every few seconds while driving. In regard to the windshield washer fluid the warning light was on as soon as I picked up the brand new car on August 27, 2025 the seat belt issues seem to be resolved thus far, the windsield washer fluid is ongoing.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? hvac heat pump and defrost/defog system failure. The failure caused immediate fogging/condensation on the windshield and door windows. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and no parts have been removed. [Tesla model/year, VIN last 8]. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? sudden loss of forward and side visibility made it impossible to see lane markings, surrounding traffic, or mirrors, preventing a safe lane change or pull-over to the shoulder. This created a risk of collision with vehicles ahead or beside me. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes but they are not covering it. This is a very common issue reported by many owners has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? no. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by Tesla, law enforcement, insurance, or third parties. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no warning lamps or messages appeared. The fogging occurred suddenly while driving on [date, approx. Time], immediately after the cabin heat pump failed to clear the glass and visibility dropped to near zero.

What happened?while driving at 20 mph on [xxx] sunny without any prior “hood ajar” warning, the hood suddenly popped open and smashed the windshield. The vehicle became undrivable. Safety risk?obstructed forward visibility; near-miss crash. When/where?[xxx], sunnyvale, CA 94086, California vehicle info?2025 Tesla Model Y evidence?teslacam (front cam) [xxx] (skip to 0:25 in the video. ) [xxx] (skip to 0:33 in the video. ) [xxx] (skip to 0:01 in the video. ) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I noticed the windshield washer nozzle on the passenger side isn't either working or not there. I reached out to Tesla, and also stopped by a local dealership and they told me that it would cost me out of pocket, since it's out of warranty. Secondly, the left side driver repeater camera has a glare when turned at night time only. Which is quite dangerous due to very less visibility due to the glare of the turn signal light that causes the repeater camera to function properly. This is a on going known problem. I have reached out to Tesla for this matter. And I was advised that it would not be covered since it's not under warranty. This issue should be a recall that Tesla should fix. This isn't an issue caused by normal wear and tear it's a manufacturer defect.

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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. Safety concern the roof glass appears unusually fragile and prone to cracking, raising concerns about whether it meets industry standards for impact resistance and occupant safety. The rapid failure rate (two roof glass panels in three months) suggests a potential design or materials defect rather than isolated incidents of road damage. If roof glass panels cannot withstand normal road debris, this presents a safety risk for drivers and passengers, as well as for other motorists if large shards detach while driving. The roof glass seems unusually fragile. Two failures in such a short time suggest a design or material defect. If the glass cannot withstand normal road debris, it may not meet durability or safety standards. There is also risk to occupants and other drivers if roof glass fails while in motion. Request: please investigate whether the 2023 Tesla Model Y roof glass meets required safety standards, and whether this issue is affecting other owners.

Front wipers stoped during use on windscreen, returned to functionality and then minutes later shut down. No ability to manually or via rain sense to get arms to move. Performed soft, hard, and thired suggested Tesla reboot. Not resolved. Service scheduled for 15 days rendering vehicle unsafe to drive.

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The Tesla computer freezes. Sudden there is no information from the car, no miles per hour, no navigation, no side view cameras. I can drive the car but that's is all. Since the navigation is entirely dependent on the computer I can't tell where I am going. It has happened more than 30+ times in the car.

Car has a improperly installed windshield, it got cracked while sitting in a covered parking lot on june24th,2025. The hottest day of season with 100 + degrees temperature,crack was very small in the middle of windshield size3” x 3” and got bigger waiting for Tesla’s appointment. When I went to Tesla today for replacement of windshield they just gave me the run around and denied to replace under warranty. This is a manufacturing defect as there is nothing else but a crack . Tesla should be fined for big time and ordered to fix it under warranty. There are so many customers who have the same problem. The crack never happened with any outside influence .

Was driving in rain, had windshield wipers on, suddenly windshield wipers stopped working; could not see through windshield because of the rain; almost had collision before being able to move to the side of the road to safety. Cost $255 to have windshield wipers repaired.

There are distortions, that makes looking through the windshield wavy/rippling. Minor distortion at the top of the windshield at the angle you look at top portion of cars in front of you and traffic lights. Major distortion when looking at the right side of the windshield from the driver seat, covering around 30% of the windshield. When driving it will become significantly noticeable and causes dizziness sometime.

In may 2025, Tesla pushed an over-the-air (ota) software update overnight while the vehicle was parked. When the vehicle was started the following morning, the update had failed mid-process and stalled at approximately 50%. Immediately upon startup, the backup camera and navigation/maps stopped functioning. The vehicle has been unable to complete subsequent software updates since. Tesla service later inspected the vehicle and indicated that the main computer/ecu was stuck in a loop and required replacement. The backup camera and navigation loss occurred immediately following the ota update and persisted for several months despite multiple service attempts. Due to the vehicle’s rear design and limited rear window visibility, operating the vehicle in reverse without a functioning backup camera significantly impairs visibility. Even when using mirrors or physically turning to look backward, rearward visibility is restricted. As a result, the loss of backup camera functionality presents an ongoing, daily safety hazard during normal vehicle operation.

The automatic rain-sensing wipers on my 2024 Tesla Model Y fail to activate during rain from delivery date, leaving the windshield uncleared and forcing manual activation. To be clear, this feature does not work at. This happens consistently and creates a significant safety hazard due to impaired visibility while driving. Tesla uses a camera-based system rather than a dedicated rain sensor, and despite service visits and software updates, the issue persists. I believe this presents an undue safety risk that should be investigated.

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I have a Tesla Model Y and a model 3. Both of them 2020 year purchased. The miles on Model Y is 96k and 43k respectively. In Feb 2025, my Model Y windshield had cracked and I had made a Tesla insurance claim and paid the 500$ deductible and got it replaced. Now, in may 1st week, the same Model Y's windshield is cracked. When I take to Tesla service center, they say that its because of an external impact and so, they can't consider a warranty claim and I have to make another payment for this. That's the first thing. Now, with my model 3, there is a crack developing on the rear windshield. I understand from Tesla that it has to be replaced too. I had a chat with safelite auto glass company technician and he said that Tesla's glasses are too thin to accmmodate sensors and thats why this is happening repeatedly.

The windshield will fog up often due to moisture, which is made worse by activating the mechanism the Tesla Model Y has for defogging, and rolling the windows down does little. This put my safety at risk when my visibility was compromised by this while driving on the highway, when I had to navigate and pull into the breakdown lane using Teslas cameras. There were no warning lights, and this vehicle part has not yet been inspected. Since this issue has happened on residential streets to me before, I was able to avoid a crash, but I had little to no visibility, and it’s only a matter of time until this does result in a crash.

The defogger doesn’t work and often makes it worse to the point we can’t see. We have almost crashed because of this twice now. Very dangerous.

The heat pump stopped working twice, which requires a trip to the service center and the repair to restore function is a minimum of $3,000. The vehical has no heat at all, no defrost, no cabin heat nothing! this defect happens in the coldest parts of winter and leaves the owner stranded wherever this occurs. The first time was at 52,000 miles. It wouldn't turn on. The heat pump seized. The second time was on a trip, it blow out all the freon and stopped working in waterloo, iowa. I was 4 hours from home and it was -4f outside. The car had 136,000 miles. Many others have had heat pumps go out in the same situation. . . Dead of winter. The repair is $3,000 to get heat back into the car. The heat pumpscare clearly defective or not big enough and are destroying themselves every other winter in minnesota. This is 1. Dangerous because you can't defrost your windshield. 2. You cold freeze to death in very cold conditions. 3. A very expensive repair pn a part that should last mire than a 1 or 2 years. Home heat pumpsvlast 10- 24 years!!.

When I try to defrost my windows, it does not work. They are so foggy when I’m going down the road I am concerned that I will wreck. I was told my VIN was not included in the recall. I think it needs to be.

Vehicle component: exterior mirrors make: Tesla model: Model Y Model Year(s): 2022, 2023, 2024 (and ongoing) problem description: since the 2022 Model Year, the Tesla Model Y has exhibited a recurring issue with excessive vibration in the driver side exterior mirror at highway speeds. The vibration becomes noticeable around 50 mph and increases in severity with speed, making it difficult to clearly see vehicles in the adjacent lane. This issue persists even after mirror replacements or realignments, indicating a possible design or manufacturing defect affecting multiple vehicles. The vibration affects driver visibility and could pose a significant safety risk, particularly during lane changes or merging maneuvers. Numerous Model Y owners have reported similar complaints in forums and online communities, suggesting this may be a widespread issue. Tesla service centers have been unable to provide a consistent or effective fix for the problem. Safety concern: the impaired visibility caused by the vibrating mirror compromises driver awareness and increases the likelihood of collisions. This defect should be investigated for potential recall or corrective action.

The windshield has a huge crack that just appeared out of nowhere. We took it to the shop and they said it wasn’t from a rock. There is no chip in the glass. Apparently a stress fracture. The crack is getting bigger every day and becoming a distraction while driving. Tesla said we are 10,000 miles over our warranty even though the vehicle is only 2 years old. It seems like they used cheap glass as this is common in the Tesla forums and chats.

The Model Y has a software feature which integrates with myq garage door opener which opens the garage door whenever the car is nearby. This feature also has a selectable option to fold mirrors automatically. It is noticed that the mirrors fold even when the vehicle is in motion or not in park. This is especially dangerous when backing out into the garage. I almost had 2 near misses when the mirrors which I was using to reverse the car suddenly folded in the middle of the maneuver. Ideally the mirror should only fold if the car is in park or at least not traveling in reverse.

Software update applied ota. Complete failure of ecu on reboot, including cameras, rear backup camera, all proximity warnings, cruise control, fsd, gps, navigation, battery preheating, etc. Car is unsafe to drive in this state.

Widespread issues acknowledged privately by Tesla service managers, advisors, and engineers. Affects all models built from July 2024 to present with most recent “ap4” computer and hardware, primarily out of fremont factory. Suddenly, computer is short circuiting. This results in multiple systems failing given effectively all systems are dependent upon this “ap4” computer and hardware, and initially causes gps and camera sensors to fail also. This system failure includes: -federally required rear view vision system -adaptive cruise control -automatic emergency braking -blind spot warning -forward collision warning -lane departure warning -lane keeping assistance -parking collision warning -rear cross traffic warning -visibility and wiper systems -all external lighting systems -speed control internally, Tesla service advisors and managers are being told to advise customers that vehicles can be safely driven until fixed - which is currently diagnosed to be a removal and replacement of this “ap4”, which is heavily supply chain restricted. Customers are being told to wait “weeks” - with estimations in January and February - for this to be fixed. Service advisors and managers are being told to not acknowledge clear safety concerns given vehicles are no longer compliant with all applicable federal laws and regulations, such as those requiring rear view vision field of view expansion, etc. Further, internally sales advisors and managers are being told to continue heavily pushing sales to meet record sales targets to impact stock price. Several private conversations regarding ethical concerns of pushing noncompliant and known defective vehicles for stock value and potential criminality. Service advisors and managers also privately concerned regarding legal liability of impacted and defective vehicles in accident, given Tesla is communicating to continue driving. My own personal vehicle has been impacted, and information above has been gathered privately.

On 12/13/24 after a software update my rear , front and side cameras stopped working. This includes blind spot cameras, and side turn signals. In addition the side mirrors are tiny because the car was designed to use cameras. The back window also has very low visibility. Tesla has confirmed that the car needs a new computer for all cameras and software navigation. The replacement computers are on back order and have scheduled a service replacement in six weeks time. In the meantime, they refuse to provide a loaner car. This car is brand new with only two months worth of usage. They say the car is drive able, but without the main safety cameras I don’t feel safe, the aesthetic of the car was designed to have working cameras. It is very hard to use the tiny side view mirrors and look out the tilted rear window. This is a commuter car, driving over 90 miles on highway per day. I am concerned for safety issues.

Vehicle information: • make: Tesla • model: Model Y • year: 2025 description of the problem: after a software update pushed by Tesla, the ap4 computer in my 2024 Tesla Model Y shorted out, causing a complete failure of all systems controlled by this computer. The following safety-critical and driver-assist features have become non-functional: cruise control (adaptive or otherwise) forward collision warning lane departure warning lane keeping assistance blind spot warning parking collision warning full self-driving and auto park features cameras required for autopilot functionality additionally, because the gps system has failed, the vehicle’s navigation system is inoperable. This impacts Tesla’s unique route planning feature that sets up supercharger stops during long journeys. Without a functioning navigation system, I cannot properly plan my travel or locate charging stations, which severely affects the usability of the vehicle. Safety concerns: the failure of these systems, especially safety features like forward collision warning, lane keeping assistance, and blind spot monitoring, puts both the driver and others on the road at risk. Losing access to safety-critical functions after an update is unacceptable and poses a serious danger to vehicle occupants and surrounding traffic. Incident details: • the issue occurred immediately following a software update. • Tesla pushed the update remotely without providing any warning or indication of potential risks. • the failure appears to be related to a hardware short in the ap4 computer, directly caused or exacerbated by the update. Desired outcome: • a thorough investigation into Tesla’s software update process and its effect on vehicle hardware and safety systems. • a resolution that prevents similar failures in other vehicles and ensures system updates do not compromise vehicle safety or critical functionality.