2014 Tesla Model S visibility/wiper problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2014 Tesla Model S — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am the current owner of a 2014 Tesla Model S equipped with MCU1. While driving, including at freeway speeds, the center touchscreen has rebooted unexpectedly, showing only the Tesla logo before recovering. During these reboots, critical vehicle functions are unavailable, including the rearview…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
“The main touchscreen (MCU1) and instrument cluster on my 2014 Tesla Model S frequently freeze, reboot, or go blank while driving. When this happens, I lose access to defrost, turn signals, backup camera, and speed display. I contacted Tesla Service, but they refused to repair or replace the unit…”
filed Oct 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 Model S | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 Model S | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 Model S | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Model S | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 Model S | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Model S | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 Model S | 25 | 4% |
| 2015 Model S | 30 | 5% |
| 2013 Model S | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 Model S | 5 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Tesla Model S
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.