Tesla recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles. The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
What could happen
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driverâs visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla service will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-20-001.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model Y 2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V359000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jul 25, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 172
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 15, 2025 to Apr 20, 2025
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-25-17-006
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 104
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Suspension Aug 31, 2026
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Equipment May 18, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.