Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model S has 29 NHTSA steering complaints and 3 steering-related recalls.
29
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 10, 2026
22V818000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a ...
23V085000
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...
23V743000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model S and Model X vehicles. An incorrect air bag may have been installed when the steering yoke ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On October 17, 2025, while using Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode on my 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid, the ca... |
| Aug 3, 2025 | STEERING,STRUCTURE | The wrap on the steering yoke is peeling, already had a steering yoke replacement 18 months ago unde... |
| May 13, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | 4 months after warranty and only 42,774 miles, I am being hit with a massive bill of almost $2,700 f... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | STEERING | I am the owner of a 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid (VIN# [XXX] ). At approximately 12,000 miles—well withi... |
| Nov 30, 2024 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The horn button on the yoke steering wheel is a safety hazard. In a situation that requires quick re... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | STEERING | I have the yoke steering wheel. To activate the horn, you press on the right side of the steering w... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | STEERING | Due to the yoke not having a traditional horn button it is hard to remember to push the tiny capacat... |
| May 5, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Front suspension has a popping and creaking sound when driving and turning steering wheel. Safety is... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | STEERING | Left turn signal button randomly stops working, have to click right signal then left again for it to... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | STEERING | Dear Sir/Madam, I am highly concerned about the safety of the newest versions of Tesla Model S, Mod... |
| Oct 13, 2023 | STEERING | Went to a Tesla dealership to get my car aligned. 4 days later they told me that my car couldn’t be ... |
| Aug 29, 2023 | STEERING | After backing out of a parking space and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel locked up. ... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | STEERING | The horn placement on the yoke steering is dangerous and problematic. It is illogical and useless i... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | STEERING | I was recently nearly involved in a traffic accident when I wasn't able to blow the horn on the Tesl... |
| Aug 9, 2022 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The position of the horn button on the steering yoke is problematic. The horn button on the 2021 Tes... |
| Mar 24, 2022 | STEERING | The steering wheel needs a center push horn. This is not available in 2021 model s. On occasions whe... |
| Feb 7, 2022 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Tesla Sudden Acceleration Accident: I ordered a Tesla Model S on June 21, 2021 and received a Tesla... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | STEERING | In several potentially dangerous situations I was unable to locate the unusually positioned horn sig... |
| Jan 31, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Vehicle constantly overheats and causes charger to overheat. This causes the charging rate to reduce... |
| Jan 30, 2022 | STEERING | The yoke is DANGEROUS, stupid, offers no benefit. The horn is way off center, meaning it's always i... |