Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering failed (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Tesla Model S

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
35
Steering Failed problems
2
Lose Power Steering problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2016 Tesla Model S

The Steering problem

-airbag warning light on -horn not working -steering wheel scroll buttons not working -clicking noise when turning wheel this failure occurred during normal driving. Airbags will not deploy and horn is inoperable, creating a safety risk myself and my family.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

Here is a discussion thread in which an owner complains that his steering has failed completely: https://teslamotorsclub. Com/tmc/threads/model-s-steering-failed. 109021/ ****snip*** I was driving home tonight (2016 70d)and it sounded like I had a flat tire.   Read details...

The Lose Power Steering problem

The vehicle was in service for warranty issue. Tesla burbank service center denied to done the recall. Regarding to them, the recall is unnecessary and did not need to be done until raining. However, this recall is in needed for the power steering gear assist motor may move, causing the   Read details...


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



Model S Service Bulletins
Model S Defect Investigations