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Tesla Visibility Recalls Cover Wipers, Washer Spray, Windows and Mirrors
Windshield clearing is the recurring concern in the Cybertruck and Model Y notices, but their defects differ. Certain 2024 Cybertrucks have a wiper motor controller that can fail because of excessive electrical current. Certain 2026 Model Y vehicles have a hose connector that may block washer nozzles. The window-reversal notice spans certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles, making it the broadest model-and-year coverage listed here. A separate notice concerns certain 2021 Model S exterior mirrors with incorrect driver-side glass and missing passenger-side warning etching. These problems involve windshield visibility, window pinching, and judging other vehicles' distance.
Warning signs to watch for
- Cybertruck wiper recall SB-24-17-006: windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility.
- Model Y washer recall SB-25-20-001: washer fluid may not reach the windshield.
- Window-reversal recall SB-22-00-013: a closing window may exert excessive force before retracting.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
None of these visibility notices carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The Cybertruck windshield-wiper motor notice does not tell owners to stop driving, nor does the Model Y washer-nozzle notice. The automatic window-reversal notice and the Model S exterior-mirror notice also do not tell owners to stop driving. The notices identify reduced windshield visibility, injury from excessive window-closing force, and misjudgment of other vehicles' distance as the respective risks; they provide no stop-driving instruction for those conditions.
What the free repair involves
Tesla replaces the Cybertruck wiper motor free of charge. For the Model Y washer recall, service inspects and replaces the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. The window-reversal recall receives a free over-the-air software update. The Model S mirror recall receives replacement mirrors, free of charge.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 2 |
| medium | 2 |
Models affected most
Where owners report visibility problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under visibility for the Tesla models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | 29 |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | 17 |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 | 16 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Tesla Model Y Washer Spray May Be Blocked | high |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Tesla Cybertruck Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail | high |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Tesla Model S Side Mirrors Missing Warning Etching | medium |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Tesla power windows may not stop for an obstruction | medium |
Common questions
Which Tesla visibility recall has an over-the-air remedy?
The automatic window-reversal recall, SB-22-00-013, specifies a free over-the-air software update. Its notice covers certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles with a reversal system that may react incorrectly to an obstruction.
Do the Cybertruck wiper and Model Y washer recalls replace the same part?
The Cybertruck notice specifies replacing the wiper motor because excessive electrical current can cause its controller to fail. The Model Y notice specifies inspecting and replacing the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary because a hose connector may block washer nozzles.
What is wrong with the recalled Model S mirrors?
The notice concerns certain 2021 Model S exterior mirrors. The driver-side mirrors have convex glass, while the passenger-side mirrors lack the required distance-warning etching. Tesla Service replaces the mirrors free of charge under recall SB-22-12-002.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.