How many steering complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model 3 have?

NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2022 Model 3, which is 5% of the 765 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2022 Tesla Model 3?

Yes. Recall 23V085000 covers FSD Beta software steering behavior, and recall 22V037000 addresses a rolling-stop function tied to Full Self-Driving Beta. Both are remedied with a free over-the-air software update.

Have steering problems in the 2022 Model 3 caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for this year show 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries reported.

At what mileage do steering problems tend to appear on the 2022 Model 3?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on this model year is 16,150 miles.

2022 Tesla Model 3 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model 3, 5% of that year's 765 total complaints, linked to 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries. Two related recalls (23V085000 and 22V037000) cover FSD Beta and rolling-stop steering behavior. Median mileage at failure is 16,150 miles.

Steering complaints: 36; 5% of 765
Crashes reported: 12
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 16,150 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended steering movements, with the wheel turning left then right or right then left without driver input, sometimes leading to loss of control.
Some describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up while driving at highway speed, preventing any correction before a crash.
Several complaints describe the vehicle pulling hard to one side after service work, in one case jumping a curb after tires were changed without a completed alignment.
One owner reported a total power steering failure combined with full power loss, leaving the vehicle unable to change direction before stopping in traffic.
A parking-lot incident involved the car suddenly accelerating and losing steering control, ending in a collision with a stationary object.

When 2022 Tesla Model 3 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 14, 2022, latest Aug 20, 2026.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2023 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model 3

NHTSA 23V085000Feb 15, 2023Steering362,758 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
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 Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation.Â The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Risk: FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge.Â Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023.Â Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.Â Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
NHTSA 22V037000Jan 27, 2022Steering53,822 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Steering:automated/adaptive steering
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Risk: Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.

Steering complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20171 (4%)
201880 (8%)
201953 (9%)
202046 (10%)
202126 (4%)
202236 (5%)
202387 (20%)
202436 (17%)
202525 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model 3 have?: NHTSA lists 36 steering complaints for the 2022 Model 3, which is 5% of the 765 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2022 Tesla Model 3?: Yes. Recall 23V085000 covers FSD Beta software steering behavior, and recall 22V037000 addresses a rolling-stop function tied to Full Self-Driving Beta. Both are remedied with a free over-the-air software update.
Have steering problems in the 2022 Model 3 caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to steering complaints for this year show 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries reported.
At what mileage do steering problems tend to appear on the 2022 Model 3?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on this model year is 16,150 miles.