2023 Tesla Model Y steering problems
217 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 217 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 10,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 31 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 21 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 10 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 31 crashes, 21 injuries.
What owners wrote
The Facts of the Incident: On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] PM, [XXX] , was driving our 2023 Tesla Model Y on Arizona State Route [XXX] ), a two-lane highway, enroute from Orange, California, to the Grand Canyon South Rim. The vehicle carried a total of four passengers, including my wife, myself, and another couple from San Diego. During our journey, an alarming and life-threatening situation unfolded.
The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a left turn, the contact briefly heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, after which the steering wheel jerked abnormally. The vehicle quickly returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front-end suspension bushings.
Other problems reported for the 2023 Tesla Model Y
- Forward collision avoidance 635 complaints
- Cruise control 168 complaints
- Brakes 154 complaints
- Suspension 135 complaints
- Electrical system 125 complaints
- Lane departure 96 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints
- Wheels 52 complaints