2022 Tesla Model S Steering Problems
NHTSA logged 21 steering complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model S, 15% of that year's 138 total complaints, tied to one crash. Most reports center on the yoke steering wheel design and its hard-to-find horn button, and Tesla has issued related steering-area recalls covering this generation.
- Steering complaints
- 21
- 15% of 138
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the horn button on the yoke is a small capacitive touch area with no traditional center-press location, making it hard to find in an emergency.
- Owners describe difficulty locating or activating the horn while the yoke is turned, since the button moves position with the wheel.
- Owners report the yoke shape itself is difficult to grip and turn quickly, especially during sharp turns, parking maneuvers, or emergency evasive action.
- Owners report the yoke can be pulled out of their grip after hitting a pothole or slipping on ice.
- One owner reported a vibration felt through the yoke and accelerator pedal at speeds between 35 and 70 MPH, raising concern about braking or steering response in an emergency.
- One owner reported a turn signal button on the yoke that failed to register a click.
When 2022 Tesla Model S steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 13, 2022, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model S
- NHTSA 23V743000Nov 3, 2023Steering194 vehicles
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 or round steering wheel was replaced with a different style of yoke or steering wheel.
Risk: An air bag that is not designed to function with the replacement steering yoke or wheel may deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the driver air bag as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-20-005.
- 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. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. 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 S model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does NHTSA list for the 2022 Tesla Model S?
- NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2022 Model S, which is 15% of the 138 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2022 Tesla Model S?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three steering-related recalls covering the 2022 Model S: campaign 23V743000 for a possibly incorrect air bag after steering yoke/wheel replacement, 23V085000 for FSD Beta software, and 22V037000 for the FSD Beta "rolling stop" function.
- Did any 2022 Model S steering complaints involve a crash?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries among the 21 steering complaints for the 2022 Model S.
- What is the main steering complaint owners report on the 2022 Model S?
- Most owners report problems with the yoke-style steering wheel, particularly difficulty locating or activating the horn button, plus concerns about grip and control during sharp turns or emergency maneuvers.