Tesla Model 3 steering problems by year
379 NHTSA owner complaints name the steering across 9 Model 3 model years. The most reported year is 2023 with 85 reports.
| Year | Steering reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 25 | 22% | — | |
| 2024 Model 3 | 35 | 17% | — | |
| 2023 Model 3 | 85 | 21% | — | |
| 2022 Model 3 | 33 | 4% | — | |
| 2021 Model 3 | 26 | 4% | — | |
| 2020 Model 3 | 45 | 10% | 2,500 mi | |
| 2019 Model 3 | 51 | 8% | 10,000 mi | |
| 2018 Model 3 | 78 | 8% | 11,687 mi | |
| 2017 Model 3 | 1 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the steering. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.