Model Y Windshield Washer Recall

Tesla has issued a voluntary recall on a small number of model year 2026 Model Y vehicles manufactured between April 15, 2025 and April 20, 2025, that may have been equipped with parts from a batch of wiper arm washer hose elbow connectors that may not be compliant with FMVSS 104, S4.2.2.

What is the issue?

On affected vehicles, one or both windshield washer nozzles may be blocked due to a defect in a washer hose connector introduced during the supplier manufacturing process, which does not comply with FMVSS 104, S4.2.2.

Is my vehicle affected by this recall?

All owners can check if their VIN is affected by using either the Tesla VIN Recall Search or the NHTSA VIN Recall Search tools.

Is my vehicle safe to drive?

A blocked windshield washer nozzle may affect the driver's visibility and increase the risk of a collision. However, Tesla is not aware of any collisions, fatalities or injuries that are or may be related to the condition.

What is the recall remedy and how long does it take to perform?

At no charge to the customer, Tesla will inspect the wiper arm washer hose elbow connectors on all affected vehicles and, if necessary, replace any defective component with a wiper arm elbow connector that does not contain the defect. The remedy repair should take no longer than 10 minutes to perform.

Do I need to make a service appointment for this recall?

To complete the remedy repair, schedule a service appointment using the Tesla app by selecting ‘Service' > ‘Request Service’ > 'Other' > 'Something Else' and entering the note “Open Recall Repair – Windshield Washer” into the 'Describe Concern' field.