How many 2016 Tesla Model X owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?

NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this area for the 2016 Model X, which is 7% of the 448 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Tesla Model X windshield ghosting issue?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this problem area on the 2016 Model X.

At what mileage do windshield visibility problems typically show up on the 2016 Model X?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 42,199.5 miles.

Did the windshield ghosting issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Model X.

2016 Tesla Model X Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 33 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2016 Tesla Model X, 7% of that year's 448 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 42,199.5. No related recalls are listed, and no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in this area.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 33; 7% of 448
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 42,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Owners describe the windshield producing a "ghosting" or double/triple-image effect on headlights, streetlights, and traffic signals, most pronounced at night.
Some report the ghosting also appears during daytime with oncoming traffic, splitting single lights into two or more images.
Owners say the tinted rear windshield limits visibility at night, with no clear-glass option offered.
One owner reported the middle head rest blocking the view through the rear-view mirror.
Owners describe the visual distortion causing eye strain, headaches, or driver confusion severe enough to be called a safety risk.

When 2016 Tesla Model X visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2016, latest Feb 13, 2024.

33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Feb 2024; peak Jan 2021 (5).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2016 Tesla Model X

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Model X model year

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

20150 (0%)
201633 (7%)
201711 (4%)
20183 (2%)
20192 (2%)
20201 (1%)
20212 (5%)
20223 (2%)
20236 (3%)
20240 (0%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2016 Tesla Model X owners complained about visibility and wipers issues?: NHTSA lists 33 complaints in this area for the 2016 Model X, which is 7% of the 448 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Tesla Model X windshield ghosting issue?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this problem area on the 2016 Model X.
At what mileage do windshield visibility problems typically show up on the 2016 Model X?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 42,199.5 miles.
Did the windshield ghosting issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2016 Model X.