2022 Tesla Model Y steering problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2022 Tesla Model Y — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 24, 2026
“The vehicle pulls or "snaps/clicks" when wheel is moved at all speeds while driving manually. It is more prevalent at higher highway speeds. Tesla stated steering gear mechanism may need replacement and it is considered normal wear and tear. There are no alignment, nor wheel, problems. The steering…”
filed Jul 8, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering wheel fastener may be looseCampaign 23V385000 · May 30, 2023
- FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as…Campaign 23V085000 · Feb 15, 2023
- "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software…Campaign 22V037000 · Jan 27, 2022
Steering problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 38 | 13% |
| 2025 Model Y | 7 | 8% |
| 2024 Model Y | 22 | 7% |
| 2023 Model Y | 199 | 18% |
| 2021 Model Y | 84 | 8% |
| 2020 Model Y | 26 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Tesla Model Y
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.