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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

Steering complaints by mileage, 2021 Tesla Model Y Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 3,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 12 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 2 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 0 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 1 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 3,000 miles
Based on 16 complaints that include mileage. 88% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles12
20k to 40k miles2
40k to 60k miles0
60k to 80k miles1
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

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.

Reported at 2,800 miles, August 2021 CrashInjury

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.

Reported at 100,000 miles, July 2026

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