2021 Tesla Model 3 visibility/wiper problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2021 Tesla Model 3 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“HVAC system went out at 7500ish miles. It was repaired under warranty, and a "fix" was administered through software by tesla. My HVAC has gone out again at 84k miles FOR THE SAME REASON. about 77k miles after it was just repaired. Quick check online. this is still a very common issue. No heat…”
filed Jan 15, 2026
“-- Summarized Explanation The automatic windshield wiper system behaves unpredictably and creates unsafe driving conditions. Wipers frequently activate when there is no rain, operate at excessive speeds during light rain, and, most critically, fail to activate during active rainfall. These failures…”
filed Dec 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 22 | 5% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 24 | 4% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 46 | 5% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.