Steering Related Problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering failed (three problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Tesla Model S


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2013 Tesla Model S

The Steering problem

The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic, intermittent low-voltage network crash caused by a failing body control module (bcm), resulting in multiple dangerous safety-critical failure modes. On a previous occasion, the vehicle woke up with severe network faults and automatically forced itself into   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

Corrosion to the lower steering shaft with u-joint caused power steering to fail.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

The steering rack motor failed causing the steering to become incredibly difficult. Turning the wheels at no or low speed takes great force and turning the wheel at faster speeds takes moderate force. The motor died mid trip, causing a very dangerous situation for myself and other motorists.   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Tesla Model S model year vehicles:



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations