2021 Tesla Model Y steering problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2021 Tesla Model Y — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2021 Tesla Model Y developed a steering system/EPAS fault identified in Tesla Service Mode as EPAS3P_a072_motFeedFwdError, along with UI_a020 Steering Assist Reduced. Tesla diagnosed the vehicle as requiring replacement of the steering rack/EPAS assembly. Tesla informed me in writing that the…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
“The electronic power steering (EPAS) system/steering gear malfunctioned. Tesla diagnosed fault code EPAS3P_A072_mot and recommended replacement of the steering gear/rack, part number 1188832-00-B. The vehicle is currently available for inspection upon request. If the steering gear is replaced, I…”
filed Sep 4, 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
- "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software…Campaign 22V037000 · Jan 27, 2022
Steering problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 43 | 12% |
| 2025 Model Y | 8 | 8% |
| 2024 Model Y | 24 | 8% |
| 2023 Model Y | 209 | 18% |
| 2022 Model Y | 56 | 7% |
| 2020 Model Y | 26 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Tesla Model Y
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.