CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driverâs visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A hose connector on certain vehicles may block the windshield washer nozzles, so washer fluid cannot reach the windshield. Because the windshield cannot be cleaned properly, the driver's view can be reduced, which raises the risk of a crash.
Tesla will inspect the wiper arm elbow connector and replace it if necessary, at no cost to the owner. Owners were notified by mail beginning July 25, 2025. You can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and if the recall applies to your car, schedule the free inspection at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model Y | 2026 |
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