Steering Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 388 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (385 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering failed (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Steering problems of Tesla Model Y

The Steering problem

While driving, a critical heavy-duty front lower control arm / lateral link bolt completely detached from my vehicle and was found intact on the ground with factory green threadlocker still visible on the threads.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

Here is a 2020 Model Y in the junkyard https://   Read details...

The Electric Power Assist Steering System problem

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated while attempting to make a left turn, she became aware that electric power steering (eps) system had failed. The eps warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Automated/adaptive Steering problem

A 2018 Ford explorer, marked police vehicles, was operating with lights and siren when it proceeded through a red traffic light at an intersection. The subject vehicle, 2020 Tesla model 3, was proceeding through a green traffic light at the intersection and struck the Ford.   Read details...




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