How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2013 Tesla Model S?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2013 Model S, which is 5% of the 459 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for visibility or wiper problems on the 2013 Tesla Model S?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Model S.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Model S is 95,500 miles.

Did these visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Model S.

How does the 2013 Model S compare to other years for this problem?

The 2013 Model S share is 5%, similar to 2014 (5%) and lower than 2012 (10%), 2015 (6%), and 2016 (6%), based on NHTSA complaint data.

2013 Tesla Model S Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, 5% of that year's 459 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 95,500. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 22; 5% of 459
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners report the rear window regulator failing, leaving windows inoperable and requiring parts that were reported as unavailable.
Owners describe the main touchscreen (MCU) failing or going blank, which disables defrost and defog controls and can block the windshield view while driving.
Owners report the backup camera freezing or losing function when the center screen malfunctions, removing rear visibility during reversing.
Owners describe headlights, turn signals, and parking lights failing to respond because those controls route through the same failing touchscreen unit.
Owners report intermittent touchscreen failures that resurface over time, repeatedly cutting off climate and defrost functions needed to keep the windshield clear.

When 2013 Tesla Model S visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 13, 2016, latest Feb 2, 2023.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Feb 2023; peak Jun 2020 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2013 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Model S model year

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

20126 (10%)
201322 (5%)
201417 (5%)
201538 (6%)
201639 (6%)
201724 (6%)
20184 (2%)
20193 (7%)
20200 (0%)
20213 (2%)
20226 (4%)
20236 (5%)
20242 (5%)
20251 (17%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper complaints on the 2013 Tesla Model S?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2013 Model S, which is 5% of the 459 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for visibility or wiper problems on the 2013 Tesla Model S?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2013 Model S.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2013 Model S is 95,500 miles.
Did these visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2013 Model S.
How does the 2013 Model S compare to other years for this problem?: The 2013 Model S share is 5%, similar to 2014 (5%) and lower than 2012 (10%), 2015 (6%), and 2016 (6%), based on NHTSA complaint data.