2026 Tesla Model Y steering problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2026 Tesla Model Y — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My Tesla Model Y FSD (Full Self Driving mode) malfunctioned when it unintentionally accelerated and swerved dangerously to avoid what it concluded as potential collision with a merging truck. By the time the driver intervened the vehicle had made contact with road barricades damaging both passenger…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“Subject: Safety Hazard caused by Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance on [2026 Tesla Model Y] Description: I am writing to report a serious safety issue regarding the Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance (ELDA) feature on my US-spec Tesla. Starting with recent software updates, the vehicle forces the…”
filed Aug 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model Y | 8 | 8% |
| 2024 Model Y | 24 | 8% |
| 2023 Model Y | 209 | 18% |
| 2022 Model Y | 56 | 7% |
| 2021 Model Y | 92 | 9% |
| 2020 Model Y | 26 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2026 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.