Windshield distortion

Here’s one for you all.
Has anyone with a 3rd gen noticed a weird distortion with their windshield? If you look at the edges of a white car while sitting in traffic, you’ll see that there is a slight ripple. It’s hard to describe and I can’t capture it on video or with a photo. You might only be able to see it if you have good vision or are able to control how your eyes focus.
Does that sound crazy? I know I’m not imagining it, because this was happening with my last windshield too. I just got it replaced 2 weeks ago. Anyone notice this?

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/blurry-distorted-windshield.142456/#post-3583070

 

I just checked that link. I don’t have a head up display. It’s the entire windshield that does this.
I also notice it if I look at a power line when I’m sitting at a traffic light.

 

It's the Matrix. Now that you've seen it, watch for the visits from dark SUVs and the black choppers. JK of course. I haven't noticed this but I also wasn't looking for it - now I have to.

 

Assuming no coatings or tinting involved a defective windshield. I had a replacement a number of years ago that had a distortion right where the driver looked. The installer concurred and replaced it. Just like anything man made windshields can have defects in a lot.

 

I assumed it was a defect too when I 1st noticed it in January (when I bought my truck). It’s something I could live with, so no big deal. My truck was built in Nov 2023, what are the chances that the replacement from April/ May would have the same defect.
If I were a windshield manufacturer, one of my priorities would be to shoot for optical clarity. I guess things work differently in the Matrix

 

I don't have it with mine but my wife's car is terrible! I think it has something to do with the glass and how it is laminated. It is really noticeable when I look to the right while the car is moving and about 1/3 of the glass has vertical ripples.

i am going to go back to VW and see it the will change it! Apparently, the European builds of her model are much better.

Her car was built in Tennessee so the glass is probably coming from a source in the area. It may be that these guys make the glass for the Tundras as well as many other makes.

 

3 vehicles I’ve owned (Toyotas) with sound deadening glass have had that. Extra layers that I figured cause it. I don’t believe your SR5 OEM had that but your replacement may be the thicker glass. (OEM on Limited & Up)

 

Just read Car and Drivers 40k wrap up on their 2023. They noted a distortion over the center console viewable from certain angles. They paid $1850 out of pocket to replace it; no mention if they tried to warranty it

 

What brand was it replaced with?

 

at $1850 for a limited windshield I wonder what the acoustic glass one in 1794, Platinum and Capstone runs...$$$ ugh...no way I'm replacing the windshield unless it gets cracked...I have astigmatism so everything looks a little distorted to me anyway lol...unbelievable that C&D had a windshield so distorted it required replacement but I just watched their new you tube video and it was mentioned.
I'm pretty happy when it's reasonably clean and not cracked...so it sounds crazy to me that it's even a thing...ocd rules the day when you stare down big $ for a truck I guess...

 

My windshield got replaced by Toyota under warranty because it developed a stress crack. It’s an OEM windshield that took one month to get delivered.
Just to be clear (no pun intended), the distortion I see is very subtle. It doesn’t hinder visibility in any way. I was just pointing out that there is something in the manufacturing of these windshields that’s a little off. Never seen this in any car I’ve been in.

 

I see it now that's just foul. Its like a bubble in the center and slightly distorts straight edges of a building hard to capture on a phone camera but your eyes will catch it eventually. Can't stop looking at it now

 

Sorry dude- and to everyone else that was blissfully unaware.
I’m a carpenter, and I constantly notice little defects in things. My wife says I’ve ruined everything for her- she notices all that stuff now too.

 

All good it’s better to know and to report it hopefully Toyota fixes it.

 

Yep, I have this issue too. Highly annoying and causes fatigue on long drives.

 

So has anyone got Toyota to fix this under warranty?

 

I might try with mine. It’s super annoying and I spent way too much on this thing for it to be such poor quality.

 

I tried. Toyota gave the typical “normal” BS canned response and I pushed harder. You can’t let them just roll you over. They have their most expensive recall in Toyota history to deal with now. They are gonna sweep everything else under the rug as much as they can I’m sure.

 

Do you happen to have a link to that video? I’d like to include that arrow in my quiver.

 

He clearly stated he cant capture it with a photo or video.

My 24 Limited (no HUD) has it to. Drove me crazy for about a month but now i dont notice it. First time my wife rode with me she noticed it as well.

 

Well my truck is back in the shop today for this issue (among others). My issue was denied at first, as per Toyota usual, but it was a cloudy day. The distortion is worse on a bright sunny day with glare, or especially bad at night with lights. If they deny it again I’m going to go ballistic. So tired of the ridiculous QC issues with this expensive truck! Oh the wind noise!

 

no visual issues here. Maybe some have it maybe some don't. I can see (pun intended) how some will sell and move on. Do what you think needs to be done - I would. GL.

 

Ok, my Toyota dealer has denied my claim on this issue twice now. Which is literally insane. They just hop in the truck and spin it around the block and say nothing is wrong and they don't see what I'm talking about. They don't drive the thing on long road trips across the desert with glare or at night! Everyone who sits in the front seat notices it. I'm not willing to accept no on this matter. What are my next steps? Who do I call at Toyota to open a case?

 

You have glass coverage for your car? It would be a shame if a large rock hit your windshield at just the right spot.

 

Not a bad idea, but ultimately I’m too honest of a person. I might just have To go find me a gravel truck to follow around.