2026 Tesla Model Y steering problems
52 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
On [XXX] 1512PM. Drive on [XXX] with auto pilot driving. Seen on construction and hit some object driver side by front bumper , fender, Side mirror,Door and Wheel. Couldn't avoid crash by control handle. There is none of airbag action. All deployed.
The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with Self-Driving assist deactivated, the steering system became unresponsive. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and passed another vehicle on the right. The contact noted that with autonomous driving features turned off, the steering wheel continued to apply automated pressure.
Other problems reported for the 2026 Tesla Model Y
- Forward collision avoidance 163 complaints
- Lane departure 63 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Cruise control 33 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Backover prevention 30 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints