NHTSA Complaint #11715661 — 2022 TESLA MODEL Y

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715661
Vehicle	2022 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	January 31, 2026
Date Filed	February 4, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

HVAC system failure in sub-freezing weather causing loss of windshield defrost and cabin heat. Tesla has acknowledged this as a known hardware design limitation of the heat pump/octovalve system but is refusing repair coverage outside of warranty. This condition affects driver visibility and winter driving safety.

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