Tesla Model S steering problems by year
344 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 13 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 86 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | — | |
| 2017 Model S | 47 | 11% | 10,000 mi | |
| 2016 Model S | 86 | 13% | 5,000 mi | |
| 2015 Model S | 51 | 8% | 12,500 mi | |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% | 55,000 mi | |
| 2013 Model S | 29 | 6% | 79,000 mi | |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% | — |
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.