2017 Tesla Model X Steering Problems
Steering complaints make up 19% of all 2017 Tesla Model X complaints (50 of 268), with a median failure mileage of 31,881. Two related crashes are on file, and Tesla issued recalls covering EPAS power-assist loss and FSD Beta steering behavior.
- Steering complaints
- 50
- 19% of 268
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 31,881 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assist, sometimes with a service warning light, making the car hard to turn.
- Some report the steering wheel locking up or becoming difficult to maneuver at start-up or while turning out of a driveway, with no warning light shown.
- A failed lower u-joint near the steering rack has been reported, causing the wheel to feel free for part of a turn and hard for the rest.
- At highway speeds, some owners describe the car unexpectedly locking up and pulling into the adjacent lane.
- Others link steering difficulty to worn front control arms, which also produce a squeaking noise when turning.
When 2017 Tesla Model X steering complaints were filed
First complaint May 25, 2017, latest May 15, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2017 Tesla Model X
- 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 22V818000Nov 1, 2022Steering40,168 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
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 loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
- 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 X model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2017 Tesla Model X?
- NHTSA lists 50 steering complaints for the 2017 Model X, which is 19% of the 268 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2017 Tesla Model X?
- Yes. Recall 22V818000 covers 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles where the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system can lose power steering assist on rough roads or after impacts. Tesla also issued recalls 23V085000 and 22V037000 tied to FSD Beta steering behavior.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2017 Model X?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 31,881 at the time steering failures were reported.
- Have steering problems caused crashes in the 2017 Model X?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes tied to steering complaints for the 2017 Model X, with no reported fires or injuries.