2021 Tesla Model Y steering problems
97 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2021 Tesla Model Y, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 97 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 3,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to engaged. The vehicle went into autocorrect on its own and was swerving then crashed into a semi truck. No medical attention was received on the scene but the contact later seeked medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla approved collision repair center.
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the lower and upper control arms were failing. The contact was informed that the lower and upper control arms needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Tesla Model Y
- Forward collision avoidance 853 complaints
- Brakes 182 complaints
- Cruise control 161 complaints
- Electrical system 153 complaints
- Lane departure 95 complaints
- Suspension 81 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 52 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints