2023 Tesla Model Y steering problems
209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Tesla Model Y — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2023 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX]) equipped with Full Self-Driving and Hardware 3 (HW3) computer. Over the last couple of years, while using Autopilot/FSD, my vehicle has repeatedly exhibited phantom braking, including sometimes coming to a complete stop for no reason. My vehicle has also…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“While driving, I heard a loud noise every time I turned the wheel. When I called the service center, it took weeks to get an appointment, so the vehicle had to be towed in. Once inspected, Tesla found the front lower lateral link had detached because a bolt securing it was not fully tightened at…”
filed Sep 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an…Campaign 25V092000 · Feb 14, 2025
- Steering wheel fastener may be looseCampaign 23V385000 · May 30, 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 Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 43 | 12% |
| 2025 Model Y | 8 | 8% |
| 2024 Model Y | 24 | 8% |
| 2022 Model Y | 56 | 7% |
| 2021 Model Y | 92 | 9% |
| 2020 Model Y | 26 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.