2024 Tesla Model 3 steering problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2024 Tesla Model 3 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On July 18, 2026, at approximately 10:00 AM EST, my son was manually driving a 2024 Tesla Model 3 at approximately 26 MPH when the steering suddenly became extremely stiff and difficult to turn. He attempted to steer away from a roadside barrier but was unable to turn the steering wheel…”
filed Aug 7, 2026
“The steering wheel turn signal buttons on my Tesla Model 3 intermittently becoming unresponsive or getting stuck signaling left or right. This prevents me from reliably signaling lane changes or turns. This is a safety risk because I may be unable to properly signal maneuvers as required under…”
filed Apr 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 4 | 19% |
| 2025 Model 3 | 25 | 22% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 87 | 21% |
| 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 2024 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.