Steering Problems of Tesla Model Y - part 2

My 2023 Tesla Model Y suffered a critical factory safety defect: under-torqued front suspension lateral link bolts, causing dangerous clunking noises under autopilot. The official Tesla invoice verified the defect and noted it was re-torqued to spec. Crucially, a close friend owning an identical 2023 Model Y in [xxx] experienced the exact same suspension noise. Upon inspecting his car, the littleton facility attempted to exploit his lack of information by issuing a deceptive out-of-pocket diagnosis estimate of $240. 00 instead of honoring the active bumper-to-bumper warranty. Tesla only backed down and waived the fee to $0. 00 after being confronted with my personal repair invoice as leverage. This proves Tesla is actively executing predatory billing and hiding a systemic batch safety hazard from uninformed consumers. Regulatory investigators can verify this pattern by auditing the littleton service center's internal torque check logs and warranty waiver histories for 2023 Model Y vehicles. Furthermore, after touchless app-pickup on xxx, Tesla staff omitted any key card communication. Two weeks later, after discovering my physical key cards were missing, I initiated a brand-new service request to inquire, and agent tony admitted they were left at the front desk, exposing that advisor luis rodriguez falsified records on xxx by logging that the vehicle was retrieved on xxx. This constitutes bad-faith warranty denial, record alteration, and predatory consumer deception. I formally reported this severe failure directly to Tesla global compliance on xxx, but have received absolutely zero response to date. Full pdf report of my personal logs provided. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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On August 3, 2026, my Tesla Model Y was traveling at approximately 50 mph with Tesla full self-driving (fsd) engaged. At approximately 4:12:47 pm cdt, fsd became unavailable and then became available again. At 4:12:51. 628 pm cdt, fsd was recorded as active_fsd again. Approximately 2. 36 seconds after fsd was re-engaged, at 4:12:53. 987 pm cdt, the vehicle's steering began a sudden and rapid rightward movement. I did not turn the steering wheel or intentionally provide a rightward steering input that initiated this maneuver. The recorded steering angle increased rapidly from approximately +11. 4° to +20. 7°, +33. 3°, +83. 3°, +137. 9°, +154. 7°, and ultimately approximately +282° within about 1. 6 seconds. Importantly, fsd was still recorded as active_fsd when the steering movement began. Fsd changed to unavailable at approximately 4:12:54. 364 pm cdt, about 0. 38 seconds after the steering movement had already started. The steering continued to escalate after fsd became unavailable. The vehicle subsequently experienced severe lateral acceleration of approximately 0. 96 g, and crash detection activated at approximately 4:12:55. 710 pm cdt. The accelerator was recorded at 0% during the developing steering event and increased only after crash detection. Hard braking and abs activation occurred afterward. I do not have Tesla dashcam footage, but I have retained Tesla's vehicle telemetry export containing fsd state, steering, steering-torque, accelerator, braking, vehicle-speed, stability-control, and crash-event data. I am concerned that Tesla fsd may have initiated or contributed to the unexpected steering maneuver that resulted in the collision. I am certain that I did not initiate the sudden rightward steering maneuver. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this represents a potential safety defect or unexpected fsd behavior, particularly the sequence of fsd re-engagement followed approximately 2. 36 seconds later by the unexpected steering event while fsd was still active_fsd.

I was driving the car inside the parking garage of the ucla medical plaza in westwood at around 3:10pm on xxx, looking for an appropriate parking spot. When entering the second basement floor and turning the steering wheel right, to follow the road, the steering wheel was unresponsive and the car felt as if in neutral gear. As the car was on a downward slope, it went straight into the car parked in front. It happened so fast, but it seemed as if the brakes were ineffective. The air bags on the sides were deployed. On the front, the airbag in the steering wheel came out but did not inflate. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

This issue occurred on August 02, 2026 at around 3pm. I was parked and put my 2023 Tesla Model Y in reverse to give myself enough room to drive forward from being parked on road next to my house. While going into reverse, I heard a really loud bang noise coming from under the front section of the car. I put the car in park and got out to take a look around. At first I thought I had hit something while backing out but did not see any object in the reverse camera. So then I kneeled down and looked under the car and that's when I saw the passenger side front lateral arm of the suspension detached and left hanging down from the wheel. I let Tesla know what occurred using their app to message the company.

Vehicle can become difficult to steer in certain situations.

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The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the lower and upper control arms were failing. The contact was informed that the lower and upper control arms needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that a service appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

While operating my 2022 Tesla Model Y, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic hardware failure of the onboard vehicle control computer. This total computer failure resulted in an immediate, sudden loss of electronic power steering assist while the vehicle was in motion. The steering wheel became incredibly stiff and heavy, creating a severe and hazarders driving situation. The vehicle was towed to a Tesla service center, where technicians confirmed the onboard computer hardware requires a complete replacement. A vital computer failing prematurely on a 2022 vehicle presents an extreme safety risk of crash or injury due to sudden loss of vehicle control.

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On 7/22/2026 between 6pm and 7pm pst, I was driving my Tesla Model Y on I-405 southbound in orange county, CA, between the westminster blvd exit and exit 73, with full self-driving (supervised) engaged. The incident occurred at an express lane ingress/egress transition zone where a physical barrier separates the express and general-purpose lanes. While in fsd mode, the vehicle initiated a lane change on its own. During the lane change, the fsd system misjudged the lane boundary and steered the vehicle into the lane divider/barrier. The vehicle struck the divider on the front right side. The failed system is the fsd/automated steering and lane change function. No forward collision warning sounded and no automatic emergency braking activated before impact with the fixed barrier. There were no warning lamps, alerts, or symptoms prior to the failure; the system initiated and executed the lane change without indicating any problem. The impact damaged the front right body panel, front right bumper area, and the right headlight. My safety and the safety of vehicles in adjacent lanes was put at risk, as the collision occurred at roadway speed during an automated maneuver I did not initiate. Had the divider been a vehicle or a pedestrian work zone, the outcome could have been far more severe. All fsd telemetry, camera footage, and vehicle data from the incident should be available from the manufacturer, and I have requested the vehicle data report from Tesla. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request and is being taken to a Tesla-certified collision center for repair. An insurance claim is being filed with my carrier. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer or police.

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I was backing out of my residential driveway when I suddenly noticed the steering wheel required much greater effort than normal, indicating a loss of power steering. There were no prior warning messages or symptoms before this event. As I began driving, multiple warnings appeared on the display, including “steering assist reduced,” “stability control disabled,” “traction control disabled,” and “vehicle hold unavailable. ” the steering immediately became extremely heavy, making the vehicle difficult to maneuver safely. Because the failure occurred without warning, I did not feel it was safe to continue driving except to move the vehicle as necessary. The vehicle was subsequently inspected by a Tesla service center, which confirmed that the steering rack and front vehicle controller required replacement. The repair was performed by Tesla after diagnosis. I am submitting this report because a sudden loss of steering assist without any prior warning presents a significant safety risk. Although this occurred while pulling out of my driveway, the same failure could occur while a driver is traveling at higher speeds or in traffic, where maintaining control of the vehicle could be much more difficult.

Tesla took off from a parking lot and was uncontrollable, went through the grass, crossed the street and construction before hitting the barricades and fell into a sewer as the road ended there. There were 2 passengers in the car and luckily both passengers came unharmed. But fsd needs to be investigated on why this happened.

I was pushed to complete an update on my 2023 Tesla y with an over the air update. This happened last week. Following the update I have been getting a slew of errors when driving my car related to the parking break, brake functions, automatic energy braking and steering are affected. The wording on the app / car says, alerts - steering & braking - parking brake functions degraded / parking brake may not apply or release / parking brake may not apply or release. This causes my auto brake to not engage, my hold break to not engage, my parking brake to not engage. This causes my car to roll at stop / red lights. I have to physically slam by brakes to stop. This is extremely unsafe and Tesla is trying to charge me $130 to diagnose the car to see why the update caused the issue. My car went from fully drivable without any fsd, normal driving to a runaway trainwreck. This happens roughly 20-30 minutes randomly into driving. Not immediately and it is completely random.

While driving straight ahead in my lane on a wet freeway in an active construction zone, the vehicle abruptly and without warning lost traction and spun out of control. I was traveling in a normal, controlled manner with the flow of traffic and was not turning, braking hard, or making any abrupt maneuver when the loss of control occurred. It was so sudden that I initially believed another vehicle had struck me. I was unable to recover control, and the vehicle left its lane and was involved in a collision that resulted in the vehicle being declared a total loss. This is a nearly new all-wheel-drive vehicle, approximately 17 months old, equipped with electronic stability and traction control. I am an experienced driver with a clean record and had driven this same vehicle through mountain roads the week prior without any issue. A vehicle of this type is not expected to suddenly lose control while traveling straight. The specific component or system that failed is unknown. No warning lamps or messages appeared before the loss of control. The vehicle data available to me as an owner is limited and does not reflect the full diagnostic logs the manufacturer retains. The vehicle is a total loss but is preserved and available for inspection upon request. The manufacturer has not inspected or responded. A police report was filed.

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On 07/16/2026, I was driving my 2023 Tesla Model Y when the vehicle suddenly began swerving rapidly left and right across multiple lanes without my intended steering input. The vehicle became difficult to control, and despite my attempt to correct the direction, it continued to move unpredictably and resulted in a collision. There were no prior warnings or indications of a steering or control issue before the incident. After the collision, I reviewed the Tesla usb drive and found that dashcam and sentry mode recordings from immediately before and during the incident were not available; only recordings after the incident were present. I am concerned that a possible steering, electronic control, or software malfunction may have contributed to the loss of vehicle control.

This is what happened: while full self-driving (fsd) was engaged, the vehicle approached an intersection and appeared unable to correctly follow the roadway. Instead of following the intended road path, the vehicle continued forward, drove over the curb, and struck a road sign. The impact knocked the sign down, and the sign subsequently struck the vehicle, including the roof glass. The roof glass shattered and small pieces of glass entered the cabin, exposing both the driver and front passenger to a safety risk. Vehicle data obtained after the incident shows that the vehicle was in active_fsd leading up to the collision. Fsd changed from active to unavailable approximately 1. 5 seconds before the crash algorithm wake-up. Significant braking occurred only very close to the collision, and no automatic emergency braking intervention was recorded during the incident window. The data also shows multiple substantial steering movements shortly before the collision. Accelerator-pedal data does not establish driver acceleration as the cause of the collision. The available samples show an accelerator position of 2. 0% shortly before the collision and 0. 0% in the next recorded sample. The driver applied the brake shortly before impact. There were no prior warning lamps or messages indicating that fsd was about to become unavailable before the vehicle departed the roadway. The vehicle has been inspected/repaired following the collision, and vehicle data relating to the incident has been obtained and preserved. Police responded to the collision, and the incident was also reported to insurance. A police report was filed, and the case number is 2026-07160174. I have not yet received the formal cr-4 crash report. Following the collision, I experienced significant psychological distress and trauma-related stress symptoms as a result of the incident.

Vehicle safety complaint on xxx, between approximately 9:45 pm and 9:52 pm, we were driving our Tesla Model Y eastbound on [xxx] and exited at [xxx] toward [xxx]. As my husband was making a left turn after exiting the freeway, the steering wheel suddenly became stuck or extremely difficult to turn. There was no warning, no unusual driver input, and no use of autopilot or full self-driving. The vehicle does not have full self-driving capability. My husband had to use significant force to regain steering control to avoid striking the left side of the roadway/median. Because the vehicle did not respond as expected, the car behind us nearly rear-ended us. Our two children, ages [xxx] and [xxx], were properly restrained in the back seat. Fortunately, no collision or injuries occurred, but the incident could easily have resulted in a serious crash. This incident raises significant concerns about the safety and reliability of the steering system. I am requesting that this complaint be investigated and that Tesla review the vehicle’s logs from the time of the incident. The vehicle has also been reported to Tesla for inspection. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Safety defect report: sudden power loss & falsified records 1. Incident & 5-hr towing (xxx): on xxx at ~16:30, while executing a low-speed (<10 mph) left turn in cambridge, MA, the vehicle had a sudden, total high-voltage failure mid-turn, losing all motive power and power steering without warning or error codes. Photos/videos were taken on-scene confirming zero physical impact or undercarriage collision. The dead vehicle stopped directly in the active lane, completely blocking traffic. With zero power, the driver and several helpful bystanders had to use extreme physical effort to manually push the dead car out of the road. Aaa arrived at 18:00 but could not tow because total power loss completely locked all 4 wheels/brakes (no tow mode). Aaa dispatched a 2nd specialized flatbed with dollies (arrived 21:00). Driver was stranded on-site for over 5 hours. Car reached Tesla dedham service at 22:00. On xxx at 10:00 am, driver reported the driving power loss in person at dedham, handed over key, and got a loaner. 2. Written notice (xxx): on xxx, explicit written notice was sent to Tesla service manager taso, re-confirming the exact mid-driving power loss hazard. 3. Tesla diagnosis & repairs: invoice #xxx confirms a severe high-voltage failure: "a hardware overcurrent event caused small high voltage battery brick imbalance and rear inverter failure. " Tesla replaced rear drive unit inverter (3du) and pyrotechnic battery disconnect (pyrofuse). 4. Falsification of safety issue: despite 5-hr towing from wheel lock-up, xxx in-person report, and xxx written notice detailing mid-turn power loss, Tesla falsely recorded on invoice: "customer states: vehicle will not charge. " this is deliberate falsification and deceptive practice by Tesla to downplay a critical road hazard into a benign charging issue. I request NHTSA to investigate this high-voltage overcurrent/inverter failure pattern and Tesla's practice of altering safe information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Car making excessive noise, service department refuses to address at Tesla even though various cases of the same issue are easily available online. Issue is with half shaft lubrication being dried but Tesla is trying to charge and claiming that the part hasn’t failed. But to me a part failing due to lack of lubrication can lead to hazard road conditions. I don’t want to put my kids safety in harm but Tesla tells me that no lubrication will not result in part failure.

The electronic power assisted steering (epas) rack on my 2021 Tesla Model Y experienced an internal electronic failure. The failure first occurred while the vehicle was performing an automated parking maneuver (autopark) at low speed. The vehicle displayed the warning "steering assist reduced / steering may require increased effort" (alert ui_a020_steeringreduced). Using the vehicle's built-in service mode, I retrieved the underlying diagnostic fault: epas3p_a072_motfeedfwderror, described by the vehicle as "motor control feed-forward correlation error," set when the difference between estimated motor torque and commanded torque exceeds 1. 2 nm. The vehicle's own diagnostic screen lists the clear condition for this fault as "replace epas," indicating an internal hardware failure of the primary epas module. The listed potential impact is "reduced steering assist and eac inhibited. " the fault initially cleared after approximately three minutes but returned and is now latched: it persists through vehicle reboots and multiple drive cycles. While the fault is active, power steering assist is reduced and lane keeping assistance / active safety steering features are inoperative. Safety risk: steering assist can degrade without warning during low-speed maneuvers, requiring sudden and substantially increased steering effort, and lane keeping assistance is disabled. The failure occurred while an automated driving feature was in control of the steering, with no curb impact, collision, or abnormal use.

Power steering is giving difficulty while driving on the highway, stiffens up and hardens and makes it difficult to steer to the left or the right. Took it to the dealer, they confirmed needed a new steering rack, checked online quite some people with the same issue especially with their cars coming from the same year. No warning lamps doesn’t show up on the screen, took to Tesla dealership and they ran a diagnostics and then confirmed.

My vehicle falls within the 2021–2023 Model Y population identified in NHTSA preliminary evaluation pe26-006. The vehicle is a 2021 Model Y and current mileage is 73,350 miles. I am experiencing progressively worsening front suspension squeaking/creaking when turning the steering wheel in either direction, which can now be heard both inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle also feels noticeably bouncier than normal. I first noticed a faint creaking sound in July and it has gotten worse over time. So I have concerns regarding the lower lateral-link/control-arm suspension failure. Additionally, I have experienced unusual wear on my tires and alignment issues in the last couple of years. There was also a previous recall from 2021 , 21v-835 / sb-21-31-003, that involved certain 2020–2021 Model Ys where the front lower lateral-link fasteners could loosen and allow the lateral link to separate from the subframe. Nhtsa specifically described the potential consequence as changed wheel alignment, instability, and increased crash risk. I have reached out to Tesla about my concerns and they stated there were no open recalls and quoted me for repairs. I have screenshots of the Tesla correspondence if needed. I have an upcoming appointment with Tesla on 9/24/26 for diagnostic testing.

Error ui_a020 "steering assist reduced" appears without any noticeable steering changes at the moment, but with a warning that steering may become increasingly harder and harder. There were recent recalls on other models of Tesla.

Unintended violent steering intervention at highway speeds causing an immediate safety hazard. Almost caused a fatality pulling the car off the highway nearly hitting light posts and highway sign.

I was driving the vehicle and heard a lot crack and felt the steering wheel unstable. Whenever I would turn the steering wheel the car would make crackling noises and I would feel the car go up as I was driving. When I was turning into my driveway the car felt like the whole left wheel had fallen off, according to my spouse she said the wheel looked like it was folding in as a turn and the car was elevating. We made an appointment with Tesla service senter and we had to get our car towed since it was not drivable. I went to speak with the Tesla agent and they had told me there was wear and tear on both lower front arm links and that they had replaced them. My car has only 19,000 miles so that seemed extremely strange and fast. The following day as I was cleaning my driveway I noticed a big suspension bolt on the ground, I took a picture of the bolt and sent it to my agent and he confirmed it was form the suspension bolt. Something they never mentioned until I found the bolt in my driveway. They repaired the issue according to them, we had no messages or indications of something going on. We also noticed that our wheels were getting worn down unevenly due to this. This is a family vehicle which is concerning that we could’ve had a more serious accident if it would’ve happened at a highway or on a trip.

While driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y in June 2026, the vehicle suddenly applied steering input on its own and began swerving left and right even though there were no obstacles in the road. I was driving on a straight section of roadway, centered in my lane, when the steering wheel started moving by itself as if the lane keeping system and steering were confused. I had to fight the wheel in both directions to keep the car from veering toward the curb and toward the adjacent lane. It felt like struggling against another person at the wheel. Fortunately there were no vehicles directly beside me at that moment, so I was able to avoid a collision, but this behavior could easily cause an accident for a typical driver. This incident is part of an ongoing pattern of safety issues with this vehicle. Since late 2025, I have experienced multiple events where the car fails to respond to the accelerator after shifting into drive and behaves as if it is in neutral until I shift back to park and then into drive again including a complete loss of propulsion while driving in moderate traffic. Tesla has already performed recall repairs on the battery/battery contactors and multiple diagnostic visits for intermittent loss of propulsion and steering concerns, but the problems continue. I am filing this complaint because I believe there is a serious defect involving the steering, propulsion system, and lane keeping driver assist systems that could cause loss of control and a crash.

Steering wheel vibration occurs at highway speeds between 70 and 75 mph on a 2026 Model Y with under 1,000 miles at time of complaint. The vibration was reported to the dealer, who performed a tire balance and alignment check and confirmed both were within specification. The vehicle was tested by the dealer during a service ride-along and no vibration was detected by the technician. However, vibration was independently confirmed by the owner in a same-model loaner vehicle on the same road, suggesting the issue may not be isolated to a single vehicle or tire set. Similar vibration issues have been reported by other owners of the same Model Year in online owner forums, with no documented fix currently available. Safety concern: reduced steering feedback at highway speeds. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request.

The steering is not functioning properly. This is sealed system and no where else I can get it. This a safety issue and I haven't seen any car steering failing like this. Even cars as old as 20 year has no such issues. This is huge slap on of $3k+ on consumer. The cars is hardly 5 year old.

On June 7, 2026, I was driving westbound on I-290 in the leftmost lane in a 2024 Tesla Model Y. I recall fsd (supervised) was engaged and making a lane change into the left lane. Instead of settling in the lane, the vehicle continued left and struck the divider/median. I braked. The vehicle then bounced back and moved right toward a large truck and collided. I did not receive a takeover warning before the event. The front bumper came off and the vehicle became inoperable. A fire truck traveling behind me blocked traffic after the crash. Tesla event data records a crash algorithm wake-up at about 9:49 a. M. Central and includes speed, steering, braking, acceleration, abs, lane-assist, and cruise-control signals. I reported the safety concern to Tesla and asked for review of the fsd/software issue and data, but I have not received written findings. I do not have an expert determination that fsd caused the crash. I am asking NHTSA to review the incident and data for a possible driver-assistance, steering, or lane-control safety defect.

The assisted steering function has on multiple occasions failed to activate when vehicle is turned on. It will reset if vehicle is left off, then will randomly fail to activate again. Dash warns you that it has not activated and the car becomes extremely difficult to steer. Manufacturer stated steering rack likely needs replaced but wait time to get an appointment to inspect was over 2 weeks. Car has less than 500 miles on it.

I was driving down a city street near my home and put my Tesla Model Y in full self driving and looked down for 1-2 seconds to retrieve something from my center console and the warning notifications started going off and before I had any time to react, the car drove into a parked car at approximately 39 mph. I have records showing the car was in full self driving for 5 seconds before impact.

"I have a Tesla Model Y that experienced what looks like a steering malfunction, with documented data and repair records already in hand. "while driving our 2024 Tesla Model Y when the steering wheel suddenly turned itself, hard left, and driver couldn't regain control. The car went up a hillside, between a utility/ electricity pole and an electrical box, coming to a stop just inches from the pole. No injury, but real vehicle damage. " "I pulled Tesla's own vehicle data log for that exact moment. It shows the steering angle went from +362° to -358° — basically two full wheel rotations — in about 1. 5 seconds, while the torque sensor barely registered any force. Then the wheel stayed pinned at full-left lock for about 8 seconds while the car was actively accelerating in drive. " there was a fault code 14 mention in the data file right before the incident. "Tesla told us their review of the data showed 'no malfunction. ' but afterward, Tesla's own repair records show they replaced the steering gear assembly and the drive unit — after we complained the steering felt stiff once we got the car back from the first repair. ".

A day or two before the incident a warning displayed on the computer that was very vague. I didn't notice any issues with the steering or suspension at the time. I believe I scheduled an appointment but it was two weeks out at the Tesla service center. On June 4 as I pulled into my driveway I heard a noise and then struggled to get the car into the driveway completely and avoided the garage altogether. The driveway is fairly flat. In the driveway I found a large bolt that had fallen out of the suspension. The car was undriveable at this point and had to be towed to the service center. The front lower lateral assembly was replaced. If this had happened while driving at any rate of speed I don't know how I would have avoided any obstacles. I have some pictures of the front suspension area but I couldn't tell anything was wrong from them.

Bolts for front lower lateral links in suspension backed themselves out over time, eventually causing the suspension to suffer a total collapse and trigger a complete loss of steering authority.

The full self-driving (supervised) software on my 2026 Tesla Model Y repeatedly performs unsafe driving maneuvers requiring manual takeover to avoid collisions. Documented incidents with timestamps since June 3, 2026 include: selecting the incorrect lane and then attempting a route correction against a red light; activating the left turn signal while executing a right turn; attempting to enter a freeway from an incorrect lane; repeatedly missing exits, on-ramps, and turns; and making unnecessary lane changes. In one drive on June 9, the system missed two exits, a freeway on-ramp, a left turn, a right turn, and a u-turn twice within 18 minutes. On July 8, 2026, hours after the vehicle was returned from service with the manufacturer's advised mitigation active, the system repeated the same errors and drove the wheel into a curb, causing wheel damage. My safety and that of other road users was put at risk by incorrect lane positioning, incorrect signaling, and a red light conflict. The manufacturer's service center has inspected the vehicle twice (completed July 8 and July 21, 2026). Both visits were closed with no repair performed. The only action was advising me to disable the online routing setting as a temporary workaround, which did not prevent recurrence. The manufacturer stated in writing on July 8 that this is a known software-related matter its engineering teams are actively working to resolve, and a service advisor described it verbally as a firmware issue. However, the manufacturer's written response on July 31 states diagnostics identified no faults. A service center supervisor verbally acknowledged experiencing similar behavior on his own vehicle, indicating the defect is not unique to my vehicle. Service records, complete timestamped incident logs, and dashcam footage of the incidents are preserved and available for inspection upon request. No warning lamps or fault messages appeared before or during any incident.

I purchased a new 2026 Tesla Model Y standard and took delivery on approximately 30 may 2026. Within the first week of ownership, the vehicle displayed multiple safety-related warnings, including: * steering assist reduced * power braking assist reduced * automatic emergency braking unavailable * lane departure avoidance features unavailable * automatic vehicle hold disabled the warnings have occurred more than once. They initially disappeared and then returned on a later drive. Both incidents occurred while the vehicle was operating with full self-driving (fsd) engaged. During the most recent occurrence, while parking at less than 3 mph, the vehicle’s braking assistance appeared reduced and the brake pedal required significantly more effort than normal. As a result, I nearly struck a curb because the vehicle did not slow as expected. The warnings indicated that increased steering and braking effort may be required. Because the vehicle is brand new and these warnings involve steering, braking, and collision-avoidance systems, I believe this creates a significant safety risk. I no longer feel the vehicle is safe to drive until it is inspected and repaired. Tesla has been notified and a service request has been initiated.

On 05/31/2026, while Tesla full self-driving (fsd) was actively engaged, the vehicle was taking the la brea avenue entrance ramp onto the I-10 freeway in los angeles, CA. Fsd suddenly accelerated aggressively and the vehicle drifted hard to the left without any driver steering input. The driver was forced to hit the brakes and manually override steering to prevent a serious accident. The behavior felt like a system glitch. Both driver-side wheels sustained severe impact damage and are confirmed cracked. Tesla service center confirmed the damage in writing on 06/08/2026 and quoted $2,325. 74 in repairs. This dangerous fsd behavior matches the pattern currently under active NHTSA engineering analysis.