Tesla Model 3 steering problems by year
393 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 10 Model 3 model years. The most reported year is 2023 with 87 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 | 4 | 19% | — | |
| 2025 Model 3 | 25 | 22% | — | |
| 2024 Model 3 | 36 | 17% | — | |
| 2023 Model 3 | 87 | 21% | — | |
| 2022 Model 3 | 36 | 5% | — | |
| 2021 Model 3 | 26 | 4% | — | |
| 2020 Model 3 | 46 | 10% | 2,500 mi | |
| 2019 Model 3 | 52 | 8% | 10,000 mi | |
| 2018 Model 3 | 80 | 8% | 12,000 mi | |
| 2017 Model 3 | 1 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the steering. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.