Vehicle recall 25V359000 · May 29, 2025
2026 Tesla Model Y
The hose connector may block the windshield washer nozzles, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V359000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-25-17-006
- Owner notification
- July 25, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 172
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model Y (2026): 2026
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