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Rear Windows always seem to be down a bit

RottenBananaCore | 2026-02-18 13:40 | 38 views

My rear windows always seem to be lower than they should be. No one ever rides in the back seat. When I open the door and close it, the window goes all the way up properly. But in a few days I will notice that they are down by a bit again. Is this normal or what could be happening?

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RottenBananaCore 2026-02-18 13:42

Text got cut off. Model Y Juniper. A month old. Photo shows a thick piece of paper folded and easily sliding in between glass and trim.

Possible_Version2680 2026-02-18 13:44

Do you hear a whistle or anything when you drive? I would just schedule a service ticket and take it in and let them look at it

PugMaster007 2026-02-18 13:46

There is a quick and simple process to reset it. It’s in the owners manual but if I recall off hand: - Close door, hold window button down for about 10 seconds, then up for about 10 seconds. I believe this resets it to how it should be.

Enough-Willingness71 2026-02-18 13:47

Is it freezing at your place? Because if so, they will automatically lower a little bit.

PugMaster007 2026-02-18 13:47

Or you might be able to swing by the service center as I think it’s a quick fix they could probably do for you.

BranchLatter4294 2026-02-18 13:52

Did you try to recalibrate it?

Separate-Primary2949 2026-02-18 13:52

If it’s cold outside they do this, if not google how to re calibrate windows, if they doesn’t work raise a ticket

RottenBananaCore 2026-02-18 14:03

Yes it is. Ok this is really helpful to know. Why do they go down when it is freezing?

RottenBananaCore 2026-02-18 14:04

Wondering if I should do this or not, as some people are saying it is a feature when it is freezing outside rather than a bug?

RottenBananaCore 2026-02-18 14:05

Why do they do this when it is cold? I didn’t realize until I saw these comments that it can be recalibrated but I am wondering if I should given that it is cold out. I am not clear on what the connection between temperature and window height is.

RottenBananaCore 2026-02-18 14:05

Why do they do this when it is cold? I didn’t realize until I saw these comments that it can be recalibrated but I am wondering if I should given that it is cold out. I am not clear on what the connection between temperature and window height is.

Separate-Primary2949 2026-02-18 14:11

A common thing with frameless windows is they get stuck and can break the glass when Opening… Tesla nicely baked into software they don’t fully engage into the slot at the top helping stop the window getting frozen and the door then jamming. My mini r53 was terrible for the door / window getting stuck when Cold outside

Caedus320 2026-02-18 14:13

I believe it's to make sure you can open the door without breaking the window glass. Since it's a frameless design the thought is that if it's completely raised the glass could freeze to the car frame and when you go to open the door you could either damage the glass or trim.

BestSpatula 2026-02-18 14:13

because if the window freezes and the motor is unable to move it, you won't be able to open the door without tearing the trim off.

No_Lie_8954 2026-02-18 14:24

If they freeze stuck, they will clear the molding while opening the door. In warmer weather they will rest higher.

Doelago 2026-02-18 14:38

They go down when it’s freezing, so you can open your door without the entire window breaking if it is frozen shut.

Far_Machine_4458 2026-02-18 14:39

Have you tried buying it flowers?

PugMaster007 2026-02-18 14:45

Note In cold temperatures, the windows stop slightly below the vehicle trim when fully raised to prevent freezing and make it easier to open the doors.

PugMaster007 2026-02-18 14:54

I'll be honest, I didn't know about the windows self-adjusting during freezing temps, but it appears that's what it could be based on this note from Tesla: Note In cold temperatures, the windows stop slightly below the vehicle trim when fully raised to prevent freezing and make it easier to open the doors. I'd think one option you may be able to try, is to adjust the interior climate from the Tesla app to warm it up in the car to hopefully avoid any freezing issues that could occur.

zhunterzz 2026-02-18 15:46

I recently noticed this and then after a few days it warmed up a little and they returned to closing normally. So it’s just the car functioning correctly.

jersey_illuminati 2026-02-18 15:51

In cold climate, Teslas leaving a bit space to prevent freezing up in place but they should shut tight when you switch to D. You cannot miss their sound. If this is not the case, hit to Service mode and recalibrate, it should be an easy fix.

Away-Scar7754 2026-02-18 16:27

😂

icy1007 2026-02-18 17:54

Is it cold where you live? I’ve noticed the windows will lower a little bit to avoid the glass freezing to the seal.

icy1007 2026-02-18 17:55

Or shattering the window.

BestSpatula 2026-02-18 20:47

laminated glass doesn't shatter

icy1007 2026-02-18 22:17

Tesla windows can most definitely shatter. lol

Curtnorth 2026-02-18 23:09

Noticed this as well, but I never knew about Tesla doing this automatically in freezing temps, at least I have an explanation now

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