2023 Tesla Model X steering problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Tesla Model X — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2023 Tesla Model X and I am reporting a steering-related safety concern. When making hard left turns, the steering wheel/front end shakes or shudders and makes a LOUD sounds. This does not feel or sound normal and appears to be related to the steering or front suspension system. The issue…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“My 2023 Tesla Model X suffers from severe, intermittent safety system failures. Specifically, the Automatic Emergency Braking and Steering Assist randomly become unavailable while driving. Tesla Service refuses to repair this, claiming they are "unable to replicate" the intermittent alerts…”
filed Mar 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering…Campaign 23V743000 · Nov 3, 2023
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
Steering problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 3 | 12% |
| 2022 Model X | 41 | 34% |
| 2021 Model X | 12 | 31% |
| 2020 Model X | 18 | 15% |
| 2019 Model X | 11 | 11% |
| 2018 Model X | 18 | 10% |
| 2017 Model X | 50 | 19% |
| 2016 Model X | 58 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model X
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.