2017 Tesla Model S steering problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Tesla Model S — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Backing out of driveway, the steering wheel was very hard to turn. The dash indicated the steering assist feature wasn't working. After restarting the software and the problem persisting, I investigated the assist motor/pump and found that the ground to the chassis was very corroded. I attempted to…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“This happens about 30%to 40% of the time when using Full Self Driving Supervised on HW3, FSD version 12.6.4, software version 2026.14.6. When changing marked lanes to the right, either initiated by FSD or the driver asking FSD to move to the right by engaging the right turn signals, it will do one…”
filed Jun 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
- Electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering…Campaign 22V818000 · Nov 1, 2022
- "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software…Campaign 22V037000 · Jan 27, 2022
Steering problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 4 | 11% |
| 2023 Model S | 20 | 18% |
| 2022 Model S | 21 | 15% |
| 2021 Model S | 29 | 16% |
| 2020 Model S | 10 | 13% |
| 2019 Model S | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 Model S | 15 | 9% |
| 2016 Model S | 86 | 13% |
| 2015 Model S | 51 | 8% |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Model S | 29 | 6% |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Tesla Model S
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.