Tesla is recalling certain 2026 Model Y vehicles due to windshield washer nozzle blockage causing reduced visibility. Owners must contact Tesla for free wiper arm elbow connector replacement to comply with safety standards.
The inability to clean the windshield reduces the driver’s visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla is recalling some 2026 Model Y vehicles because the windshield washer nozzles may become blocked, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that were sold starting in 2025 and requires a free repair to fix the issue.
The windshield washer nozzles can become blocked, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield. This reduces visibility during cleaning, increasing the risk of crashes due to poor visibility.
Owners of 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles purchased starting in 2025 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may experience reduced visibility during cleaning.
Check for 2026 Model Y vehicles purchased starting in 2025. The recall was notified to owners via mail on July 25, 2025.
Tesla will inspect and replace the wiper arm elbow connector at no cost to fix the washer nozzle blockage.
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.
The windshield washer nozzles may become blocked, preventing washer fluid from reaching the windshield and reducing visibility.
Check if you own a 2026 Tesla Model Y purchased starting in 2025. Owners received notification letters mailed July 25, 2025.
Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for a free inspection and possible replacement of the wiper arm elbow connector.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Tesla to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V359000 — Tesla Tesla Hello, I own a Tesla that is covered by recall 25V359000 from Tesla. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
