2022 Tesla Model 3 Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model 3, 3% of that year's 765 total complaints. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and median mileage at failure was 2,006 miles. A related recall, 22V702000, covers the automatic window reversal system.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 21
- 3% of 765
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 2,006 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Automatic wipers activate unexpectedly with cruise control engaged, or turn on with no rain or water present on the windshield.
- Rear backup camera fails to reactivate automatically after being interrupted by climate control screen use while still in reverse.
- Windows roll down or fail to close on their own, including while parked and turned off, or while driving with a hand near the window.
- Cabin heat and defrost stop working while the blower still runs, leaving the windshield unable to defog in cold weather.
- Windshields develop small holes or damage attributed to road debris impact at highway speed.
When 2022 Tesla Model 3 visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 18, 2022, latest Sep 4, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 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.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by Model 3 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model 3 have?
- NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2022 Model 3, which is 3% of the 765 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to visibility or wipers on the 2022 Model 3?
- Yes. Recall 22V702000, reported September 19, 2022, covers the automatic window reversal system on 2017-2022 Model 3 and related Tesla models, remedied with a free over-the-air software update.
- Did these visibility and wiper issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Model 3.
- At what mileage do owners typically report these problems?
- The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Model 3 is 2,006 miles.
- How does the 2022 Model 3 compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2022 Model 3 has a 3% share of complaints in this area, lower than 2017 (15%), 2018 (6%), 2019 (6%), 2020 (6%), and 2021 (5%), and similar to 2023-2025 (3%).