2017–2023 1st generation (original, pre-Highland)
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 Wiper Blade Sizes
The 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 takes a 26-inch driver-side blade and a 19-inch passenger-side blade. Includes connector type and whether a longer blade will fit.
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Quick answer
The 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 takes a 26" driver-side and 19" passenger-side wiper blade.
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 blade lengths and fitment
Verified| Position | Length |
|---|---|
| Driver side | 26 in |
| Passenger side | 19 in |
Top-lock (push-button) connector, not J-hook. Use Wiper Service Mode (Controls > Service) to raise the arms.
Which Tesla Model 3 model years does this cover?
These wiper blades specifications apply to every Tesla Model 3 built from 2017 through 2023 — the 1st generation (original, pre-Highland), compact ev sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3
- 2017US deliveries began July 2017, Long Range RWD only (310 mi), 18-in Aero or 19-in Sport wheels
- 2018Dual Motor Long Range AWD and Performance added mid-year; Mid Range RWD (264 mi) added in October
- 2019Standard Range and Standard Range Plus launch (Feb); Long Range RWD and Mid Range dropped during the year; Autopilot made standard
- 2021Major running refresh: heat pump replaces the PTC heater, chrome delete, powered trunk, new center console, double-pane front glass, 82 kWh pack on LR/Performance, ranges rise (SR+ 263 mi, LR 353 mi, Performance 315 mi)
- 2022SR+ renamed 'RWD' with a 272-mi LFP battery (charge to 100% weekly). Cars built after ~Dec 2021 switch the 12V lead-acid accessory battery for a 16V Li-ion unit
- 2023Final year of the original body; carryover, with the original-generation production ending late 2023 for the Highland changeover
2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 wiper blades: common questions
What size wiper blades does a 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 take?
- 26 inches on the driver's side and 19 inches on the passenger's side.
Can you fit a longer wiper blade on a 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3?
- Going up one inch usually clears, but it is not free: an oversized driver's blade can overlap the passenger blade at the top of the sweep, or run off the edge of the glass and chatter. The factory sizes are chosen to sweep the maximum area without contact.
What wiper connector does a 2017–2023 Tesla Model 3 use?
- Top-lock (push-button) connector, not J-hook. Use Wiper Service Mode (Controls > Service) to raise the arms.. Blade packaging lists the connector type. Match it or the adapter will not latch.
Sources
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing the Low Voltage Lead-Acid Battery (85B24LS spec, Li-ion transition dates)
- Tesla Model 3 Owner's Manual, Maintenance Service Intervals
- Tesla Support, Vehicle Maintenance (cabin filter, brake fluid, desiccant, rotation intervals)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Wiper Blades (26 in / 19 in)
- Tesla DIY Guide, Replacing Cabin Filters
- NHTSA Part 573 report, recall 22V-702 (window automatic reversal)
- NHTSA ODI resume, investigation PE22-002 (unexpected brake activation, 2021–2022 Model 3/Y)
- Consumer Reports, Tesla heat pump recall 22V-050 details
- Wheel-Size.com, 2018 Tesla Model 3 OE fitments and 42 psi pressures
- Tesla Model Y/3 Owner's Manual, Wheels and Tires (129 ft-lb lug torque)
- Tesla Motors Club, 16V Li-ion low-voltage battery (15.5 V / 6.9 Ah) documentation thread
