Steering Related Problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering noise (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Tesla Model X

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
46
Steering Noise problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2016 Tesla Model X

The Steering problem

I don't think Tesla ever did the steering bolt recall per sb-20-32-002 on my vehicle. I had all the bolts fail, with obvious corrosion, and the motor separated from the rack causing a loss of power steering while moving.   Read details...

The Steering Noise problem

As I was driving, I heard loud grinding noise when I turned the steering in either direction and I lost power to my steering and a message "power steering failure, may need extra effort to steer" was on the dashboard.   Read details...


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



Model X Service Bulletins
Model X Defect Investigations