2023 Tesla Model S steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Tesla Model S — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tesla just sold me a car with defective front half shafts axles. The car makes a reproducible and very concerning accelerator pedal shudder that makes the entire vehicle front vibrate, including the steering wheel and brake pedals while the car is accelerating between 30-60mph. This interferes with…”
filed May 12, 2026
“The steering wheels on these Tesla Model S vehicles have a horn button instead of depressing the center of the wheel. This button is difficult to find when turning the wheel or when an incident is happening.”
filed Sep 1, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke or round steering…Campaign 23V743000 · Nov 3, 2023
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
Steering problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model S | 4 | 11% |
| 2022 Model S | 20 | 15% |
| 2021 Model S | 29 | 17% |
| 2020 Model S | 10 | 13% |
| 2019 Model S | 4 | 9% |
| 2018 Model S | 15 | 9% |
| 2017 Model S | 46 | 11% |
| 2016 Model S | 86 | 13% |
| 2015 Model S | 51 | 8% |
| 2014 Model S | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 Model S | 29 | 6% |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model S
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.