NHTSA Complaint #11510242 — 2022 TESLA MODEL Y
VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11510242 |
| Vehicle | 2022 TESLA MODEL Y |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
Auto wiper doesn't turn on for low or medium. Defrost doesn't clear windshield in bad weather conditions. Above conditions make it difficult to operate in bad weather conditions due to poor visibility. As per manufacture, everything working as designed but problem exists. Ex: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-s-autowipers-don-t-work-in-the-rain-and-owners-have-had-enough-of-them-208671.html
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