2026 Tesla Model Y recall: windows, wipers & mirrors
⚠️ What's 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."
💥 The risk
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V359000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SB-25-17-006
- Manufacturer
- Tesla, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 172
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-877-798-3752
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 25, 2025
- Built
- Apr 15, 2025 – Apr 20, 2025
- Recall started by
- MFR