How many steering complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which is 9% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?

Yes. NHTSA recall 23V085000, reported February 15, 2023, covers Full Self-Driving Beta steering behavior in 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, and recall 22V037000, reported January 27, 2022, addresses a related rolling-stop steering issue. Both are fixed with a free over-the-air software update.

Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?

Of the 26 steering complaints, 5 involved crashes and 2 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data. No fires were reported.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 1,000 miles for steering complaints on the 2020 Tesla Model Y.

How does the 2020 Model Y compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2020 Model Y's steering complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, similar to 2021 (9%) and 2024 and 2025 (8% each), but lower than 2023, which had 18%.

2020 Tesla Model Y Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 9% of its 278 total complaints. Five complaints involved crashes and two involved injuries. Two related recalls (23V085000 and 22V037000) cover Full Self-Driving Beta steering behavior, and median mileage at failure is 1,000.

Steering complaints: 26; 9% of 278
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 1,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of steering control while driving, including the wheel locking up during low-speed maneuvers like backing out of a garage.
Some report the steering wheel becoming unresponsive at freeway speed while trying to exit, merge, or turn.
Several complaints describe autosteer suddenly veering the car to one side at highway speed, forcing the driver to fight the wheel to regain control.
Multiple complaints point to junkyard vehicles where the front suspension and steering assembly appear to have failed or separated, with tie-rod nuts reportedly vibrating loose.
One complaint describes a collision involving a 2020 Tesla Model 3 rather than a Model Y, suggesting some filings are misattributed to this model.

When 2020 Tesla Model Y steering complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 1, 2020, latest Mar 9, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Mar 2026; peak Oct 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2020 Tesla Model Y

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 Y model year

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

20190 (0%)
202026 (9%)
202193 (9%)
202257 (7%)
2023212 (18%)
202424 (8%)
20258 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2020 Tesla Model Y have?: NHTSA lists 26 steering complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, which is 9% of the 278 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2020 Tesla Model Y?: Yes. NHTSA recall 23V085000, reported February 15, 2023, covers Full Self-Driving Beta steering behavior in 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles, and recall 22V037000, reported January 27, 2022, addresses a related rolling-stop steering issue. Both are fixed with a free over-the-air software update.
Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?: Of the 26 steering complaints, 5 involved crashes and 2 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data. No fires were reported.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 1,000 miles for steering complaints on the 2020 Tesla Model Y.
How does the 2020 Model Y compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2020 Model Y's steering complaints made up 9% of its total complaints, similar to 2021 (9%) and 2024 and 2025 (8% each), but lower than 2023, which had 18%.