Complaint 2182594
2022 TESLA MODEL 3 • VISIBILITY/WIPER • incident Feb 24, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2182594
- Make
- TESLA
- Model
- MODEL 3
- Model Year
- 2022
- Component
- VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Incident Date
- Feb 24, 2026
- Date Received
- Mar 3, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Owner Narrative
My 2022 Tesla Model 3 experienced a heat pump compressor failure at approximately 89,457 miles. Tesla Service Center diagnosed an internal failure in the heat pump system. The heat pump system controls cabin heating, windshield defrosting, and thermal management for the vehicle. When the system failed, the vehicle lost heating and proper defrost capability. This can impair windshield visibility during cold or foggy conditions, creating a potential safety hazard while driving. Tesla quoted approximately $3,000 to repair the compressor and declined warranty assistance despite the system being critical to safe vehicle operation.
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