2023 Tesla Model 3 steering problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The steering rack in my 2023 Tesla Model 3 is defective and I can show it for inspection. 1.5 years ago it failed and the torque sensor in the rack is showing that there is a constant demand (even when parked and my hands off the wheel) to turn the wheel to the right that you can see in the cars…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“While making a right turn from a near-stopped position, the steering wheel became stuck or extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle initially turned right normally, but when I attempted to steer back left/counterclockwise to complete the turn and straighten the vehicle, the steering wheel did not…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an…Campaign 25V092000 · Feb 14, 2025
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
Steering problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 25 | 22% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 35 | 17% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 33 | 4% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 26 | 4% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 45 | 10% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 51 | 8% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 78 | 8% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 1 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.