Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 has 34 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
34
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | STEERING | I am leasing a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The vehicle has a steering column defect that was previously ackn... |
| Dec 3, 2025 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | I purchased a 2024 Tesla Model 3 a little over a year ago. Recently, and after an update, myself, an... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | I purchased this used Tesla Model 3 (VIN: [XXX] ) from a licensed dealer on July 15th, 2025. The veh... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | On October 17, 2025, while Full Self-Driving (Supervised) was engaged, the vehicle made an abrupt, u... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Tesla has removed the turn signal stalks on some of their vehicles in favor of buttons on the steeri... |
| Jul 12, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owned a 2024 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving 65 MP... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | STEERING | I have continuous issues with my steering wheel with the turn signals failing to work. Because the b... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | When driving vehicle over the past month, vehicle turn signals on the steering wheel fail to respond... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Complaint: I took delivery of my new Tesla Model 3 on [XXX], and noticed it pulls hard to the right ... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Turn signal capacitive buttons are incredibly hazardous for safe driving. They are failing to regist... |
| Feb 10, 2025 | STEERING | Vehicle was functioning normally prior to this event. Around 17:30 on 02/10/25 I arrived at airport ... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | STEERING | Vehicle Information: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Description of the Problem: We purchased a brand-new 2024 T... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The right and left turn indicator buttons freeze up, and will not operate for indefinite periods. Th... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | STEERING | The turn signal often fails to operate. It features haptic feedback instead of a physical button. Th... |
| Nov 15, 2024 | STEERING | The turn signals are on the steering wheel. Sometimes these buttons are not pressable so I have to t... |
| Oct 16, 2024 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Since delivery of my new Tesla Model 3, the haptic turn signal buttons intermittently fail to regist... |
| Oct 6, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Steering wheel has buttons for turn signals (they removed stalks in 2024 model 3). I’ve had severa... |
| Sep 28, 2024 | STEERING | The turn signals buttons for the refreshed Tesla Model 3 (Highland) get stuck, preventing drivers fr... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Turn signal buttons on steering wheel are getting stuck and causes them to be inoperable. |
| Aug 5, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The turn signal buttons on the wheel frequently fail to turn on the turn signals when pressed. It al... |