NHTSAVISIBILITY
Tesla, Inc. - Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104
Published: May 30, 2025Recall ID: 25V359000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Windshield Wipers Nozzles May be Blocked/FMVSS 104 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V359000 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V359000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Defect 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." |
| Completion rate | 56.40 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SB-25-17-006 |
| Potentially affected | 172 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-30T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |