Steering Problems of Tesla Model 3 - part 1

I am reporting a premature and severe multi-component front suspension failure on my 2020 Tesla Model 3 that poses a serious steering and control safety hazard. While driving and turning at low speeds (such as parking), the front end began emitting a loud mechanical clicking and popping sound. A certified technician diagnosed the vehicle and found that multiple critical suspension components had failed or worn prematurely at just 55,089 miles. The failures include the front lower lateral links, front lower compliance links, front upper control arms, stabilizer bar and front end hubs failing completely and simultaneously. This is a well-documented issue among 2018–2020 Model 3 vehicles and is currently the subject of an active NHTSA preliminary evaluation investigation regarding front lower lateral link detachment. Premature failure of these load-bearing suspension components compromises the vehicle’s structural integrity, accelerates extreme tire wear, and presents an immediate risk of component separation or sudden loss of steering control at high speeds. Tesla should issue a safety recall for these defective suspension components and compensate owners for out-of-pocket repairs.

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I drove over a bump in the road and all of a sudden the car started making a very loud clunky noise in the front suspension. I was close to home so I turned around and drove it back home for inspection. I found the lower control arm on the suspension is completely disconnected because the bolt is backed out of the joint. The steering had occasionally made some creak sounds in the past but it never felt loose. Seeing the lower control arm disconnected could have severely limited the steering of the vehicle thus this seems like a serious safety issue. I have scheduled an appointment for repair with Tesla service.

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Heard a clunk noise when the vehicle turned at a low speed. Inspected the vehicle but nothing seemed amiss. No digital warnings either. Started driving but the steering was weird and pulled to the left. Then the front left tire started shredding and the wheel was displaced. The tow truck guy said that the suspension seems to be the culprit. The car is now on just the wheel. Tesla collision has still not looked at it but gave a quote of 5-6k to start and going up to 12k or more (if the hv battery got damaged). Fyi, tire pressures were normal when this happened.

Statement regarding my 2025 Tesla Model 3 accident I was driving my 2025 Tesla Model 3 when the accelerator pedal appeared to become stuck, causing the vehicle to continue accelerating. The vehicle reached approximately 70 mph, and I was unable to regain control. I attempted to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes, but the brakes felt hard or would not respond, and the vehicle would not stop as expected. I was driving the vehicle myself and was not using autopilot or full self-driving. Because I could not bring the vehicle to a stop, I collided with three other cars. I believe the suspected accelerator and braking malfunction contributed to the accident. The police responded to the accident and prepared a report. My Tesla was towed from the scene to a tow yard. I reported the accident to my insurance company, which provides full coverage on my vehicle. At this time, my insurance company has not yet declared the Tesla a total loss, and I still have an outstanding car loan. I sustained bruising to my hand and ribs and went to the emergency room for medical evaluation. I am requesting that the vehicle be preserved for an independent inspection so the cause of the accident can be investigated, including the reported accelerator and braking problems and any relevant electronic vehicle data. This statement reflects my recollection of what happened and is provided so the accident and suspected vehicle malfunction can be properly investigated.

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On October 16, 2026, my 2024 Tesla Model 3 initiated a standard, factory-prompted over-the-air (ota) firmware update. During this automated install process, the car's firmware crashed. Following the crash, the vehicle was left unresponsive. Tesla service conducted a diagnostic review and isolated the problem to a physical failure of the internal hardware: assembly - power conversion system - 48amp - 1phase. The vehicle was performing flawlessly and charging efficiently prior to the software update execution. The pcs module did not break due to driver abuse, mechanical wear, environmental damage, or physical aging. It failed strictly because Tesla’s proprietary software update process overtaxed, corrupted, or bricked the internal semiconductor boards during a forced rewrite command. A consumer should not be financially penalized for hardware damage caused by a manufacturer's remote software push.

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My Tesla was operating with full self-driving (fsd) (supervised) engaged when it initiated a left turn across the path of an oncoming vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, resulting in a collision. During the incident, fsd was controlling the vehicle's driving behavior and initiated the left turn despite the presence of oncoming traffic. The Tesla collided with the approaching vehicle while executing the turn. I am concerned that the fsd system failed to properly recognize or respond to oncoming traffic, failed to determine whether the left turn could be safely completed, or made an unsafe decision to turn across the path of another vehicle. This incident created a significant safety risk for the occupants of both vehicles. I believe the collision may indicate a safety-related problem involving fsd's intersection handling, left-turn decision-making, detection of approaching vehicles, or collision avoidance capabilities. I request that NHTSA review this incident as a potential fsd safety defect and obtain relevant fsd engagement records, vehicle telemetry, camera footage, steering commands, and collision data from Tesla to determine why the vehicle initiated the left turn into oncoming traffic.

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Vehicle information make/model/year: Tesla Model 3 (2020) component: steering / autonomous control (adas) incident summary while driving on autopilot/fsd southbound from green ridge farm, PA, the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded lateral steering excursion (phantom steering actuation) pulling abruptly toward the roadside shoulder. The driver had to immediately apply manual counter-steering torque to override the system and prevent a major collision. This unprompted steering correction caused the passenger side mirror structure to strike a roadside utility pole. Key safety factors sudden loss of directional control caused by computer-generated steering inputs rather than driver command or road obstruction. Quick driver intervention prevented a severe collision, but resulted in structural impact to the entire passenger mirror assembly. An official service ticket has been filed with the manufacturer requesting an immediate engineering telematics log pull (steering angle sensor inputs vs. Manual override torque, fsd state logs, and camera arrays) for the specific timestamp.

Subject: vehicle safety complaint — 2024 Tesla Model 3 rwd — sudden loss of steering control and total-loss crash I am submitting this complaint concerning a serious safety incident involving my 2024 Tesla Model 3 rear-wheel drive. While driving manually on a wet highway in [xxx], my vehicle suddenly moved sideways and began to lose control. I was not using autopilot or full self-driving. Despite my attempt to maintain control using the steering wheel, I was unable to steer the vehicle back under control. The vehicle left the roadway and entered a pond, resulting in a total loss. I have video footage documenting the incident and surrounding road conditions. I am concerned that this incident may have involved a vehicle safety defect, potentially involving the steering system, electronic stability control, traction-control system, or another vehicle system responsible for maintaining directional control. I understand that wet-road conditions and hydroplaning are possible explanations; however, I believe the reported inability to regain steering control warrants a thorough technical investigation rather than assuming that weather alone caused the crash. I request that NHTSA review this incident for potential safety implications involving the 2024 Tesla Model 3 rwd and determine whether similar complaints or technical findings may indicate a broader safety issue. I also request that Tesla preserve all available vehicle telemetry, diagnostic logs, fault codes, steering-system data, wheel-speed information, and electronic stability-control records associated with the incident. Vehicle information * make and model: Tesla Model 3 * model year: 2024 * drivetrain: rear-wheel drive * driving mode: manual * incident location: [xxx] * weather: wet roadway / rain * outcome: vehicle left the roadway and entered a pond; total loss * evidence available: video footage information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2021 Tesla Model 3 with approximately 110,000 miles. Loud creaking/squeaking noise from the front suspension (primarily passenger side) when driving at low speeds over bumps and during slow turns. The noise matches the known front upper control arm ball joint water intrusion issue documented in Tesla service bulletin sb-20-31-006 and widely reported by other Model 3 owners. No warning lights, messages, or other symptoms. The component is available for inspection. I have scheduled a service appointment with Tesla but the vehicle has not yet been inspected or repaired by the manufacturer or any independent shop. While currently only a noise (nvh) issue, progressive wear of this ball joint can lead to play in the suspension, uneven tire wear, degraded steering feel, and potential loss of control if the joint fails.

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On 10/09 at approx. 10:30 am est, my 2024 Tesla Model 3 was operating on full self-driving (supervised) on cummings, GA. Without warning, the vehicle steered off the paved roadway. The driver attempted to take control by [turning the steering wheel / pressing the brake], but the vehicle did not respond to her input and fsd did not disengage. The car left the road and struck [the curb / roadside edge] before coming to a stop on the grass. Damage: rims cracked and bent, tires deflated and unseated from the rims, grass and soil packed into the wheels, wheel covers torn off, and scrape damage to the fender/wheel arch. The car could not be driven and was towed. Photos attached. Injuries: [none / describe]. Component/system: full self-driving (supervised) - steering control and driver override. The vehicle is at the Tesla service center in [location] and is available for inspection upon request. I have asked Tesla in writing to preserve all vehicle logs, event data and camera footage, and submitted a data privacy request for the incident data on oct 9, 2026. Safety risk: the driver could not regain control of the vehicle. With oncoming traffic, pedestrians or a deeper roadside hazard, this could have caused serious injury or death. Reproduced/confirmed by dealer: unknown. Tesla has not provided a diagnosis yet. Inspected Tesla service (in progress). Warning lamps or messages before the failure: [none observed . I believe fsd failed to keep the vehicle on the road and failed to yield control when the driver intervened. I request NHTSA review this incident as part of its ongoing fsd investigation.

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel independently turned to the left and the right. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and uncontrollable. The contact depressed the brake pedal down, unbuckled, the seat belt and opened the door and the vehicle came to a stop. The police was contacted and arrived on the scene. The police removed the vehicle from the roadway onto the shoulder of the road. The contact was advised to tow the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the diagnostic test report was not provided to the contact. The contact was informed that the information was reported to the engineers. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 450.

Car was in self-driving and struck a piece of concrete. The car was in hands free and was being monitored by me, the driver. This obstruction was in the left side of the lane, about 2" tall, a foot wide and 6" across. I thought the car would see it and miss it but I was wrong, it clipped the concrete, punctured the tires side wall and damaged the tire rim. Tesls'a position was that I shouldn't have trusted the car abilities to avoid the obstruction. This is a basic for collision avoidance, and this system should not be allowed to run in self-drive without hands on the wheel unless the car is capable of avoidance of obstructions large enough to disable the car. This car is dangerous if it can operate at freeway speeds, hands free, and not have the ability to avoid obstructions that could cause it to be out of control.

The steering wheel makes a grinding noise when it automatically adjusts (when the car starts). It also makes the same grinding noise when I adjust it.

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I have a Model 3 2021 Tesla. I noticed that several times it gives me the alert for steering wheel malfunction when it rains. In these instances the car will completely froze in the middle of the highway. I noticed Tesla had a recall for the 2023 Tesla’s for the same issue but failed to inspect the 2021 that also has similar issues. I think this is a huge safety issue that’s a manufactured issue that could have cost me my life.

I was using the self driving feature and all of a sudden the steering wheel went haywire and was spinning. The car was swerving very aggressively in between lanes. Putting my foot on the brake and hands on the wheel did not do anything.

Steering becomes very stiff or notchy where you have to pull it out of position or correct it constantly. Doesn't want to return to center! when you stop it returns to normal feeling then as soon as you get up to speed it becomes stiff again.

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 4 mph, the front sway bar detached from the vehicle, and the contact lost steering control. The vehicle was towed, and a service center was contacted but informed the contact that the repair was not covered because the VIN was not included in a recall associated with the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

The steering assist reduced alert popped up on the Tesla screen. While attempting to turn into a parking garage, a "steering assist reduced" alert suddenly appeared on the Tesla screen, and the steering wheel locked up/became extremely heavy and unable to steer left or right. Because the steering assist failed in active traffic at the entrance, the vehicle was temporarily stranded, exposing to oncoming traffic and created an immediate risk. Failed component: electronic power-assisted steering (epas) rack and steering gear assembly. The failed component was replaced by Tesla and is not available for personal inspection. Safety risk: the sudden loss of steering ability in active traffic prevented normal maneuvering, forcing the vehicle into a hazardous position where passing vehicles could have collided with it. The issue was confirmed by Tesla service, who performed a full steering rack replacement. The vehicle was inspected and repaired directly by the manufacturer (Tesla service center). There were no warning lights or symptoms prior to the incident; the failure and "steering assist reduced" error appeared abruptly during the turn.

Okc Tesla service center replaced the steering wheel due to delamination over the weekend. The car was dropped off on Friday the 4th of September 2026. I picked the car up on Monday the 7th. On Wednesday the 9th after getting on the highway and getting up to speed the steering wheel came out of the steering column and was physically disconnected from the car. I was able to temporarily get it back into place enough to get the car to a save location to be towed.

The vehicle reported an error with steering. I brought the vehicle into Tesla service. Upon inspection the connector to the steering rack was heavily corroded from water intrusion and had broken clean off upon removal. Confirmed with dealer that corrosion had caused the issue. If the connector had failed while driving the vehicle would have lost all power steering immediately and placed myself and others on the road in danger. The connector was corroded enough that the spade connector detached completely upon inspection. The steering rack is not easily accessible by the consumer and could not have been impacted by circumstances outside of normal driving.

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On August 26, 2026, at approximately 8:56 am, I entered a public parking garage in washington, DC. Full self-driving (supervised) was engaged and controlling the vehicle during a reversing maneuver. I remained attentive to the vehicle's surroundings, including pedestrians and surrounding traffic. While reversing under fsd (supervised), the vehicle's right rear corner collided with the corner of a stationary structural pillar in the parking garage. I did not command the vehicle to steer into the pillar. Upon becoming aware of the impact, I immediately applied the brake. There were no injuries. The collision resulted in damage to the right rear area of the vehicle. After the incident, I photographed and recorded the scene and vehicle damage and saved the available Tesla dashcam footage. I also requested the vehicle data from Tesla. I am reporting this incident because the vehicle collided with a stationary structure while fsd (supervised) was engaged and controlling the reversing maneuver. I do not know the specific technical cause of the incident. The vehicle and available recorded data can be made available for inspection upon request.

This is to serve as a registered complaint in conjunction with the premature component failure and degradation of front lower lateral links and suspension parts under NHTSA investigation pe26006. In August 2026 while operating my 2018 Tesla Model 3 while driving at all speeds experienced a failure of the front suspension system. There was an intense creaking/groaning/clunking noises from the front wheels and/or front suspension that we felt extremely uncomfortable operating the vehicle fearing for the safety of the passengers. Upon taking the vehicle to the Tesla service center, technicians diagnosed the vehicle with severely degraded and failing front lower arms, compliance links, and control arm bushings. My vehicle only had a little over 29,000 total miles on the odometer. This premature degradation represents a critical component failure rather than standard wear and tear. A failure or detachment of the lower lateral link at highway speeds presents an immediate safety risk due to potential loss of directional steering control. This failure is directly identical to the conditions outlined in the NHTSA office of defects investigation preliminary evaluation pe26006, opened on July 29, 2026, targeting front lower lateral link failures on 2018–2020 Model 3’s. The issue has since been repaired by Tesla service on October 6, 2026. I am filing this complaint to formally document this premature safety component failure for the ongoing pe26006 federal investigation. We stopped driving the vehicle and used our other cars, waiting for appointments at Tesla, as well as waiting for the parts to arrive, which took quite a while. Thankfully, we had a couple other cars that we were able to use while we were waiting for the repair to be performed.

My 2022 Tesla Model 3 has experienced recurring intermittent loss/reduction of power steering assistance. The vehicle displays “steering assist reduced – steering may require increased effort. ” the problem has occurred multiple times over a period of months and may disappear after the vehicle is power cycled or the alert clears. Tesla previously evaluated the vehicle for this condition. On July 8, 2026, Tesla documented the steering-assist-reduced complaint and recommended replacement of the rwd steering rack/steering gear, with an estimated repair cost of approximately $3,018. On August 20, 2026, the warning occurred again. Tesla service mode recorded fault epas3s_a005_sent2mia, described as “torque sensor 2 signal not received,” with the potential impact listed as “steering assist reduced. ” the vehicle simultaneously generated ui_a020_steeringreduced. The warning subsequently cleared again, but this is a recurring intermittent failure involving the vehicle’s electronic power-assisted steering system. I am concerned that the steering assistance could become reduced or unavailable while driving. Tesla has already determined that replacement of the steering rack is required, but the repair is customer-pay. I am reporting this because this appears to be a recurring safety-related steering defect and I am concerned that other vehicles may experience the same failure.

Tesla recently introduced auto parking as part of its fsd technology (software 2026. 20. 6. 11). Whenever we set the car destination to “home”, the auto parking has been able to gradually maneuver the car and self park in our garage. On 8/11, around 8:30pm, the car made a mistake during the auto parking. During the auto reverse into garage, the car came too close to the side of the garage and the driver side mirror hit the wall and partially broke. The driver was monitoring the car. If the car has kept its angle, it would have made it through correctly. But looks like it miscalculated and in a fraction of a second, the car’s side mirror hit the garage wall. Given the “ park” feature is new, looks like it hasn’t been tested well. It should be recalled until it is fixed and impacted drivers should be compensated for their repairs.

My car randomly gave me alerts that my steering alignment fault then came the following two days later automatic emergency braking is unavailable feature may be restored on next drive 20:55 | di_a246 automatic vehicle hold disabled use brake pedal when stopping 20:55 | di_a223 traction control disabled drive with caution 20:55 | app_w264 lane departure avoidance features unavailable features may be restored on next drive 20:55 | di_a222 stability control disabled. I take my car to a mechanic and they show me that my lower control arms are damaged. Tesla is more than 2 weeks out for something that has caused my car to act completely unsafe and not normal.

Vehicle: 2023 Tesla Model 3 rwd, VIN 5yj3e1ea3pf556059. Since the fsd software update from v12 to v14. 1 (supervised v14. 1 lite) in early August 2026, the vehicle repeatedly issues false 'apply steering wheel force' warnings while my hands are on the wheel, followed by sudden disengagement of full self-driving without apparent cause. This has happened multiple times, including at highway speeds, which I consider a safety hazard. The Tesla service center in miami gardens has been unable to fix the problem after multiple visits. I emailed Tesla's north America service team on September 23, 2026 (with a photo of the in-car warning) and sent a follow-up on September 30, 2026; I have received no response.

While operating the vehicle at low speed (~35 mph reducing to a stop) on August 1, 2026, at approximately 10:38 am under normal road and weather conditions, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic and simultaneous loss of primary braking capability and steering responsiveness. > detailed description of failure: > * brake failure: upon pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to decelerate or stop adequately despite continuous application, nearly causing a collision. > * steering loss / disconnection: concurrently, while the steering wheel could physically be turned, it offered no directional control—turning the wheel had no effect on the vehicle's path, feeling as if the steering linkage or assist was entirely disconnected or disengaged. > vehicle warnings / diagnostic codes: > the vehicle's onboard display immediately registered critical active safety and chassis failures, specifically displaying: > * "abs (anti-lock braking system) disabled - drive with caution" > * "automatic emergency braking is unavailable - feature may be restored on next drive" > dashcam video and system screen captures documenting the exact speed, timestamp, and error messages have been saved and are available upon request. No crash occurred, but the sudden, simultaneous failure of core braking and electronic steering systems presents an extreme safety hazard. >.

I am the owner of a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The front control arms on this vehicle are defective as manufactured. From the factory, these components have demonstrated premature failure, abnormal noise, loosening, and/or separation risk that is not consistent with normal wear on a low-mileage vehicle of this age. Symptoms experienced include [describe your exact symptoms clearly and factually — examples: progressive clicking, clunking, popping, or creaking from the front suspension/wheel area; especially noticeable during low-speed turns, reverse, or over bumps; any feeling of looseness, pull, or change in handling; any actual detachment or near-detachment]. These symptoms began at approximately 75000 miles on July 27th 2026. This is not isolated wear. Front control-arm and related suspension-link failures (including lower lateral links that can detach from the subframe) have been the subject of multiple owner complaints, prior Tesla recalls (including NHTSA campaign 21v-835 for improperly torqued lateral-link fasteners on certain Model 3/y vehicles and the later 23v-235 expansion), technical service bulletins addressing water intrusion and noise in upper control arms, and a current NHTSA preliminary evaluation (opened 2026) into front lower lateral-link detachment on a large population of Model 3 and model y vehicles. Owners report that failures can occur with little or no prior dashboard warning, only possible audible cues, and can render the vehicle undrivable or cause sudden changes in alignment and directional control. A sudden separation or failure of a front control arm/lateral link while the vehicle is in motion creates an unreasonable risk of loss of vehicle control, crash, or injury to the driver, passengers, and other road users. Because the condition appears to originate from factory assembly, design, or component durability issues rather than owner abuse or ordinary high-mileage wear, and because similar failures are widely reported across Tesla owners.

On July 18, 2026, at approximately 10:00 am est, my son was manually driving a 2024 Tesla Model 3 at approximately 26 mph when the steering suddenly became extremely stiff and difficult to turn. He attempted to steer away from a roadside barrier but was unable to turn the steering wheel sufficiently, resulting in a collision. There was no warning or indication observed on the dashboard before the steering suddenly became extremely stiff. Autopilot, cruise control, and full self-driving were not activated; the vehicle was being driven manually. Fortunately, my son did not sustain any physical injuries. However, a sudden loss of normal steering control is a serious safety concern and could potentially cause severe injuries to the driver, passengers, pedestrians, or occupants of other vehicles. After the accident, the vehicle was towed to the insurance-designated facility and is currently being examined by the insurance adjuster. Within a few minutes of the accident, the vehicle also became completely locked, preventing us from retrieving personal belongings. I previously reported this incident to NHTSA under complaint number 11751698, but all required documentation was not available at that time. I am therefore submitting the complaint again with the additional information and documentation now available. I respectfully request that NHTSA investigate this incident and determine the root cause of the sudden steering stiffness and whether there is a safety-related defect or condition that could affect other vehicles.

While out on vacation in [xxx] on xxx at around 11 am I had just finished charging the Tesla at a supercharging station. I was headed to go eat breakfast at the intersection of [xxx] and xxx on the right lane. I stopped briefly prior to making a right onto [xxx]. Upon making the right turn the vehicle kept turning all the way right and making a sharp right turn instead of a soft right. When I noticed the sharp right turn I tried to turn the steering wheel towards the left but the steering wheel was locked and it wouldn't respond. The car drove me into a concrete barricade and caused a collision. My children were in the car and thankfully no one in my vehicle was seriously injured nor were there any pedestrians on the sidewalk near the barricade. I contacted Tesla for the repair and investigation into why the steering wheel locked. Tesla has not provided a loaner vehicle in the meantime despite my frequent requests. This incident is a serious and critical safety issue that may have caused deaths had I been traveling at a higher rate of speed or been on the highway heading back to [xxx]. The strange thing is that this vehicle is still under warranty with Tesla and had been working just fine without any issues since I got the vehicle in xxx. No warning messages, or symptoms to indicate any malfunction. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

On July 11 at approximately 6:47 a. M. , I was operating my Tesla Model 3 on interstate 65 in hart county, kentucky, with full self-driving (fsd) engaged during normal highway travel. Approximately one hour earlier, I had departed a highway rest area after sleeping from the previous day’s travel. Rain developed during the trip, but I observed adequate visibility, apparent roadway traction, and I was not impaired. I was traveling in the far-right lane of a three-lane interstate. The posted speed limit was approximately 70 mph; however, fsd limited the vehicle to approximately 65 mph and displayed warnings indicating that the higher speed was unavailable. While fsd remained engaged, the system initiated a lane change from the far-right lane into the center lane. After entering the center lane, the vehicle began displaying repeated warning messages and fsd disengaged multiple times. I attempted to locate settings related to the warnings on the touchscreen but could not identify an available adjustment. During the third disengagement, I perceived that the vehicle continued braking without releasing while steering resistance increased significantly. The steering wheel then rotated abruptly, and I was unable to regain normal directional control before the vehicle departed its intended travel path and struck a concrete median. The collision caused personal injuries and substantial vehicle damage. I have not been able to reproduce the condition. The incident was investigated by the kentucky state police. Based on the sequence of repeated fsd warnings, disengagements, continued braking, and abrupt steering behavior, I believe this event warrants investigation. I request that NHTSA review the vehicle’s full self-driving logs, telemetry, event data recorder (edr) data, steering and braking commands, diagnostic records, and software history to determine whether a vehicle or software malfunction contributed to the collision. Almost like someone had control, into the wall -km.

My steering suddenly got extremely stiff on the highway while driving. There was a warning that assist will be reduced but no assist was present. I had to use all my strength to turn the steering and pulled into a parking lot with great difficulty. Then I reset the main computer and the power steering was functional again. I was lucky since the traffic was moving slower than usual but it could have been very dangerous and was a major safety concern.

My wife had a collission on June 25th at 2 30pm cst while she was parking her vehicle in her office parking spot. The car suddenty sped and hit a tree. We suspect it be a misfire in Tesla.

On xxx at approximately 5:00 pm, I was driving my 2020 Tesla Model 3 on [xxx] from [xxx] toward [xxx], with Tesla fsd engaged. Near the area where the center divider begins/ends, the vehicle crossed the double yellow/divider area and entered the opposing traffic lane. There was no oncoming traffic at that moment, so there was no crash, but this created a serious potential head-on collision risk. The car also did several hard jerks that aggravated my neck and back that it has been consistently doing for a long time which cause worse ongoing headaches. The system/component that malfunctioned was Tesla fsd/advanced driver assistance, including lane keeping/steering behavior. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle moved into the lane for oncoming traffic. I had to intervene and no longer feel safe using fsd. I have reported unsafe fsd behavior to Tesla multiple times before, but the issue has not been resolved. Tesla service has previously listed the concern as “fsd not working properly/test drive required” and/or general diagnosis, but I have not received a clear written resolution explaining why the vehicle crossed into the opposing lane or how Tesla will prevent this from happening again. There were no warning lamps or messages that I recall before the vehicle crossed into the opposing lane. If Tesla has vehicle logs or telemetry for the incident, I request that they be reviewed. I am reporting this because the vehicle may repeat this unsafe behavior and create a head-on collision risk. The car continues to behave unsafely and erratically. I have a log of some of the incidents. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While making a right turn from a near-stopped position, the steering wheel became stuck or extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle initially turned right normally, but when I attempted to steer back left/counterclockwise to complete the turn and straighten the vehicle, the steering wheel did not respond as expected. This caused the vehicle to continue in the wrong direction and resulted in a collision. I believe the electronic power steering assist system malfunctioned or failed. My concern is that the power steering assist experienced an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist after the vehicle almost reached a stop and then accelerated again. This put my safety and the safety of others at risk because I was unable to steer the vehicle as intended during a low-speed turning maneuver.