My 2013 has a delamination issue with the front windshield. I have been reading that certain SC’s have been replacing them under warranty. Should this be happening to a windshield on a 107k car? This might be a potential safety issue if it cracks from the heat. I made a service appointment through the app and included pictures and an explanation. I also asked for a call back. Pics attached. Thoughts?
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2013 Model S Windshield Delamination Issue. Should It Be Covered Under Warranty?
- Thread starter Sidewayzgtjb
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ucmndd
Well-Known Member
Does your 7 year old car have a warranty?
If so, likely yes.
If not, no.
If so, likely yes.
If not, no.
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
The same as the warranty for the rest of your car, of course. 4 years 50k miles.
Longer if you bought the extended service agreement or purchased the car used with a warranty from Tesla.
I wouldn’t think windshield would be covered. Only battery and motors are possibly under warranty. Even if it was in the covered period I don’t know if windshield would be covered.
After putting in the service ticket they will give you estimate. If it’s possibly covered for say recall it would state zero. If it’s not it’s up to you to push it or pay it. Given it’s age the windshield has a reasonable life on it. ESP as one of the first cars Tesla ever made.
After putting in the service ticket they will give you estimate. If it’s possibly covered for say recall it would state zero. If it’s not it’s up to you to push it or pay it. Given it’s age the windshield has a reasonable life on it. ESP as one of the first cars Tesla ever made.
my delaminated windshield was replaced, but i was under warranty. I also got them to give me a refund to replace the tint on my front windshield
ucmndd
Well-Known Member
The thing about warranties is you need to have one to make a claim.
OP doesn’t appear to have one, but wants coverage nonetheless.
tmyl21
Member
I have the same issue with my 2013 MS with the windshield and also the rear tailgate glass is delaminating just like the windshield.
Please post how you make out with Tesla on this issue so others in our position and myself have an idea how to proceed.
Escalate the issue if you must as I have found it has a high rate of success FYI
Please post how you make out with Tesla on this issue so others in our position and myself have an idea how to proceed.
Escalate the issue if you must as I have found it has a high rate of success FYI
airborne spoon
Active Member
My SC covered my windshield and it wasn't nearly as bad as yours. But mine was still under warranty. If you're not under warranty then you're looking at like $1200 for them to replace something that still works. Just drive around behind a gravel truck for a bit then get insurance to get a new one...
