2019 Tesla Model 3 Visibility & Wipers Problems

Back window spontaneously cracked. Much of the back roof is this glass, thus I am concerned that in an accident will that tempered glass hold up

This morning the Tesla mobile technician informed me that the defrost is disabled. He explained that is something that only Tesla can fix. When talking to Tesla service they quote me over 1k to fix. After reading about this particular issue, Tesla has been recalling the model 3 ( 2021 -2023 ) for the exact same issue. Can someone look into this since it appears to be defective from Tesla Sincerely

My back glass on my Tesla model 3 started to crack very bad there is no sign of any impact to the glass Tesla even stated it’s a stress crack and stated many teslas have this problem and continued to tell me even though it is a defect and a safety concern that the back glass can shatter and injury passengers in vehicle I would be responsible for paying to replace a defective back glass.

The automatic windshield wiper feature fails to properly respond to rain intensity. The wipers turn on when it is perfectly dry outside, causing premature wear. On the other hand, when it is actually raining out, the wipers consistently and ongoingly activate at a much lower frequency than necessary to keep the windshield clear, resulting in forward visibility of close to zero in most situations. Tesla ran diagnostics on the wiper system and determined that my vehicle's hardware and equipment is functioning properly, despite all the problems.

Automatic windshield wipers have not worked since a firmware update several months ago. Unfortunately, the touchscreen controls for the wipers are not easily accessible and that makes it difficult to control them while driving. Drivers are required to take their eyes off the road to adjust the wipers. Making matters worse, the buttons are small, low contrast, and difficult to press while the car is in motion. These touchscreen controls are the only method for operating wipers. Do to the way the controls work, automatic wipers are a necessity for safe driving in bad weather. I live in an area with frequent rain so this is a serious issue. I have reported the issue to Tesla at least twice and they continue to say it is a “known firmware characteristic” with no ETA for a fix.

The “auto-defogger” came on when the windshield was not fogged up and started to fog up the windshield instead of de-fogging it. It remained on the rest of the day and the only way I could figure out to get my window to stop fogging up was to turn off AC entirely. If I turned it back on, it immediately started “auto-defogging” which just kept fogging up my windshield. It was a dangerous situation trying to drive while the car was fogging up it’s own windshield. I contacted Tesla to look into it and they would not look at it under warranty.

Wiper don't work as expected on auto, and changing setting on the screen it's very dangerous in severe weather as you need to click the button, look to the screen while visibility almost zero and choose the speed while driving. This is very unsafe and almost I make accidents because of that. Solution is to let users change speed from steering scroll after hit the physical button on the indicators stick.

The rearview camera of the Tesla Model 3 is defective and it will lead to an incident since I rely on it when going in reverse. Tesla issue a recall letter in February 2022 but has not provided an update or dates as to when the solid core coaxial able will be replaced. If you can put pressure on Tesla to replace this part ASAP before someone gets hurt.

The most recent OTA update, V11, poses a severe safety risk and potential for future incidents. The update has moved visibility/safety activation into sub-menu's requiring the driver to take their eyes off the road for longer periods of time and search for these controls while the vehicle is moving. The main safety feature which is no linger available on the main screen is defrost, but other controls such as climate control, seat heating, TPMS, and more are now 2-3 clicks/swipes away when they used to be one. Not only does it take 5-10 seconds to turn on the defroster which could be deadly in the event of a quickly fogging windshield, but one has to then take their eyes off the road to adjust all of the other climate functions that come on automatically by simply activating the defrost, such as a/c, seat heaters, etc. There is also no fan speed control to defrost, so on a very cold day if one does not want the defrost blowing at full power (very loud) the entire time they are driving they must keep toggling the touch button on and off, each instance requiring 2-4 clicks/swipes and 5-10 seconds of taking eyes off the road.

Telsa has not timely corrected the faulty wiring harness for the rear and side cameras causing an increased backing hazard.

Since the last software update, it became twice as complicated to start the windshield defogger, because the button that was previously always on the screen, was relocated one level deeper and takes that much longer to keep our eyes off the road. This is unsafe.

Software Update Version 11 makes it dangerous to drive when the front and/or back windshield fogs up. Getting the defogger to turn on requires multiple attempts to find icons and then more icons and then more options while attempting to drive the car (or pull over out of traffic to hunt down the defrost "button".) My windshield fogged up in a matter of seconds and it was impossible to SEE who was ahead of me, see the road, or get pulled over to avoid an accident while I struggled to find the software "button" hidden deep in the menus/screens somewhere. Also, blind spot warning camera is DANGEROUS. It requires the driver to look away from the road and traffic, attempt to interpret complex visual data, and make a split-second decision (all while driving is traffic). It's way WORSE than not having the distraction at all. I love my Model 3, but someone needs to reign-in Tesla and keep them from forcing owners to drive their cars in an UNSAFE manner.

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that the manufacturer had provided a new software update for the vehicle. The contact stated that the update made it difficult to use some functions. The contact was concerned that he had to take his eyes off the road to use the windshield wipers, defroster, and other features. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. The VIN was not available.

Defrost "button" location moved with SW update. Window became fogged rapidly and I couldn't find button. Figuring out how to locate the button, even though I had read update notes about moving button, took several seconds causing me to focus on car touch screen rather than road much longer than it should. I missed my turn because of this and could have easily run a traffic control sign/signal or drifted out of my lane, but I am experienced enough to know to glance up from the screen frequently even while searching for button. I waited a couple months to file this complaint figuring I would just need to get used to the new button placement, but I am thoroughly convinced the button needs to have 1 touch access on the touch screen as it did before, not opening a separate climate menu.

This is my primary car and I have been driving the Model 3 for more than an year. The side view mirrors provide very limited visibility. It doesn't provide the necessary field of view needed for safe driving. Many a time I find myself missing a car in the side lane when I turn my head. My spouse will not drive the car for same reason. The mirrors itself is very small and so is the viewing angle coverage. For context, I often travel for work and drive numerous different rentals cars - I have never felt this issue on other cars. I sincerely feel something is wrong with Tesla Model 3 side mirrors. I also the feel the same way about the rear view mirror. It is small and has to precisely adjusted. It is however less of a safety issue compared to the side view mirror.

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 21V00D000 (Back Over Prevention) and 22V702000 (Visibility) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the backup camera was inoperable nearly caused the vehicle to strike a pedestrian. The failure mileage was 48,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

DO TO A LARGE BACK WINDSHIELD (ENTIRE VEHICLE ROOF IS MADE OUT OF CLASS) I BELIEVE THAT THE HEAT MAKES THE WINDSHIELD CRACK. I POSTED A VIDEO ON YOUTUBE EXPLAINING HOW MY VEHICLE WINDSHIELD BROKE DOWN BY THE INTENSE HEAT, A PERSON REPLIED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

REAR WINDSHIELD GETS DISTORTED EVERY TIME THE DEFROST IS TURNED ON. TESLA HAS SEEN AND NOTED THE DEFECT, STATED THIS IS NORMAL ON ALL TESLA MODEL 3 VEHICLES, AND WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT NORMAL AS NO OTHER CAR I'VE EVER DRIVEN IN HAS THIS KIND OF DISTORTION WHEN USING THE DEFROST. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE REGISTERED AS A SAFETY RECALL ASAP.

IN SUDDEN HEAVY RAIN ON BUSY HIGHWAY (I5), THE AUTO WIPERS WOULDN'T GO ON. TO SWITCH TO MANUAL OR CONTROL WIPERS MANUALLY REQUIRES DRIVER TO TAKE THEIR EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME TO MAKE 2 PRECISE SELECTIONS ON TOUCH SCREEN. IT WAS A BUMPY-ISH ROAD AND THIS REQUIRED ME TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD FOR EVEN LONGER TO CLICK ON CORRECT WIPER MODE SELECTION. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC TO LOSE VISIBILITY AND THEN HAVE TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO NAVIGATE A TOUCH SCREEN. THE REAL ISSUE IS THAT NAVIGATING THE TOUCH SCREEN IS LIKE USING A SMARTPHONE WHILE DRIVING AND SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED CRITICAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS.

REAR WINDSHIELD GETS DISTORTED AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO VIEW THRU REAR MIRROR WHEN TURNING ON REAR DEFROST AFTER 2 MINUTES. THIS IS A REPEATABLE/REPRODUCIBLE DEFECT. ATTEMPTED TO HAVE TESLA REMEDY/REPLACE REAR WINDSHIELD TO NO AVAIL. THEY VERIFIED THE DISTORTION AND STATED IT IS A "NORMAL OPERATION" AS IT WAS FOUND IN THEIR OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL. THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE AS I'VE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH DISTORTED GLASS UPON TURNING ON REAR DEFROST. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT.