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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 TESLA MODEL YManufacturer campaign: SB-25-17-006 Part: 2203653-00-AVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 TESLA MODEL Y
- Brand or manufacturer
- TESLA
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V359000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety