2023 Tesla Model 3 steering problems
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering becomes very stiff or notchy where you have to pull it out of position or correct it constantly. Doesn't want to return to center! When you stop it returns to normal feeling then as soon as you get up to speed it becomes stiff again.”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“OKC Tesla Service Center replaced the steering wheel due to delamination over the weekend. The car was dropped off on Friday the 4th of September 2026. I picked the car up on Monday the 7th. On Wednesday the 9th after getting on the highway and getting up to speed the steering wheel came out of the…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an…Campaign 25V092000 · Feb 14, 2025
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
Steering problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 25 | 22% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 36 | 17% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 36 | 5% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 26 | 4% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 46 | 10% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 52 | 8% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 80 | 8% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.