Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Tesla Model 3 has 76 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
76
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 1, 2026
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STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | STEERING | After an over the air software update this past week 2026.14.6 my Tesla Model 3 power steering has f... |
| May 6, 2026 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | Within the last 7 days, my 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD began displaying active alerts for two ... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The front lower lateral link (rearward lower control arm) fastener/bolt completely backed out and fe... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The control arms on all make and models of tesla have a horrible design that all water off of the ca... |
| Jan 12, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The front lateral links, compliance links, and stabilizer bar link on my 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Ran... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Please review attachment. |
| Dec 16, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The front suspension control arm was completely detached due to unfastened bolts. While this happen... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The front control arms are creaking and I’ve read that many of models built in 2018 have this proble... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | STEERING | I own a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss of steering assist while driving, ... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | We noticed that one of our tires was leaning inwards and the alignment was completely shot. There wa... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I am reporting a major safety defect that began immediately after Tesla installed the Full Self-Driv... |
| Jun 3, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | The bolt/fastner holding the control arms almost backed all the way out. I was driving and heard me... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | STEERING | Upon entering my vehicle, which was in my garage, I put it into reverse. I found the steering whee... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | The front upper control arms on my 2018 Tesla Model 3 have failed multiple times, producing loud clu... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Right front upper control arm began making noise and was replaced under warranty at 42k miles in Sep... |
| Feb 9, 2025 | STEERING | - component or system failed or malfunctioned - Front Subframe Structure (Part Number 1044521-00-J) ... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | While regularly driving I experienced a gradual squeaking sounds from the front suspension. A few mo... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | STEERING | Horn button does not active horns |
| Sep 12, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | On [XXX], I started driving to work when I heard an click from my front wheel. The car was driving w... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I recently took my car in for a recall for the trunk wiring harness and have never had any major iss... |