Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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 / consequence

The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s 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.

Chronology of events

1. Apr 18, 2025

   On April 18, 2025, Tesla identified certain windshield wiper arms with potentially defective hose elbows during a vehicle drive test in factory. From April 21, 2025, to April 25, 2025, Tesla inspected factory-gated vehicles and began investigating the scope and effect of the concern. During this period, based on discussions with Tesla’s supplier, Tesla learned that on January 19, 2025, the supplier failed to revalidate their tooling after performing a repair, causing the defect in the suspect components. The supplier corrected the tooling error on April 17, 2025. From April 28, 2025, to May 1, 2025, Tesla performed physical validation and testing to determine washer system capabilities with one functioning washer nozzle.

2. May 21, 2025

   On May 21, 2025, having completed its investigation, Tesla found that a non-compliance exists and made a determination to voluntarily recall the affected vehicles.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

Jun 03, 2025 - Jun 03, 2025 No Dealers

Owner notification

Jul 28, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025 Phased Recall