How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Tesla Model 3?

NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2020 Model 3, which is 6% of the 451 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for visibility or camera problems on the 2020 Tesla Model 3?

Yes. Recall 21V00D000 covers a rearview camera cable harness that can be damaged by the trunk lid, and recall 22V702000 covers a window automatic reversal system that may not react correctly to an obstruction.

Did any 2020 Model 3 visibility complaints involve a crash?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Model 3, with no fires or injuries reported.

At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 9,000 miles.

How does the 2020 Model 3 compare to other years for this issue?

The 2020 Model 3's 6% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2018 (6%) and 2019 (6%), and higher than 2022 (3%), 2023 (3%), 2024 (3%), and 2025 (3%).

2020 Tesla Model 3 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 28 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model 3, 6% of all 451 complaints that year. One crash was linked to this area, with no fires or injuries reported, and two related recalls (22V702000 and 21V00D000) cover window reversal and rearview camera issues.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 28; 6% of 451
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 9,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rearview camera intermittently fails to display or lags when the car is in reverse, sometimes leading to a low-speed crash.
Windshield glass chips or cracks unexpectedly, in some cases with no audible impact noticed by the driver.
Windshield produces a doubled, ghosting light artifact around headlights, taillights, and signs at night.
Software updates buried wiper and defroster controls in touchscreen menus, forcing drivers to search through screens instead of using a single button.
Blind-spot side-repeater camera images wash out at night from turn-signal light bleed, obscuring vehicles in the blind spot.
Owners reported long waits for recall parts to fix the rearview camera and window-reversal issues covered by campaigns 21V00D000 and 22V702000.

When 2020 Tesla Model 3 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2020, latest Mar 5, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2022 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model 3

NHTSA 22V702000Sep 19, 2022Visibility & Wipers1,096,762 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Visibility:power window devices and controls
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Risk: A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
NHTSA 21V00D000Dec 21, 2021Visibility & Wipers356,309 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Risk: A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20174 (15%)
201860 (6%)
201934 (6%)
202028 (6%)
202131 (5%)
202221 (3%)
202313 (3%)
20246 (3%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Tesla Model 3?: NHTSA lists 28 complaints in this area for the 2020 Model 3, which is 6% of the 451 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for visibility or camera problems on the 2020 Tesla Model 3?: Yes. Recall 21V00D000 covers a rearview camera cable harness that can be damaged by the trunk lid, and recall 22V702000 covers a window automatic reversal system that may not react correctly to an obstruction.
Did any 2020 Model 3 visibility complaints involve a crash?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2020 Model 3, with no fires or injuries reported.
At what mileage do these visibility issues typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 9,000 miles.
How does the 2020 Model 3 compare to other years for this issue?: The 2020 Model 3's 6% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2018 (6%) and 2019 (6%), and higher than 2022 (3%), 2023 (3%), 2024 (3%), and 2025 (3%).