My tesla is supposed to have "automatic" wipers that go on by themselves to keep the windshield clear so one can drive in rain. Manual wiper speed control is difficult because the driver has to look at center screen and use menus to select a speed. There is no intermittent wipers control; the lowest speed setting is too fast for light range. Only one pass operation is possible without using the center console while driving which is dangerous. The automatic wipers are very erratic, sometimes running faster than needed or coming on when it's not raining to other times hardly coming on at all making it very difficult to see and making driving very accident prone. The poor operation can, of course, adversely affect the proper operation of the automatic driving capability too since that depends on vision by cameras through windshield. Other owners i know voice the same concerns. This issue is a big problem anytime it rains and even worse back last winter when it snowed. I've only had my car 3 months. I have talked to a few other owners who indicate this problem didn't exist as much 6 months or a year ago indicating it could be a problem caused by a recent car software update or a change in the equipment used for wiper control in my tesla y. I'm not sure if the problem applies to other models (ie s, x, 3).
VIN Pattern | 7SAYGDEE*PA****** |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg) |
Manufacturer | TESLA, INC. |
Make | TESLA |
Model | Model Y |
Model Year | 2023 |
Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
Other Engine Info | Dual Motor – Standard |
Primary Fuel Type | Electric |
Electrification Level | BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) |
Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Knee Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
Seat Belts | Manual |
Other Restraint System Info | Type 2 Manual Seatbelts (FR, SR*3) / PODS |
Plant City | AUSTIN |
Plant State | TEXAS |
Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |