How many steering complaints does the 2021 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA lists 93 steering complaints for the 2021 Tesla Model Y, which is 9% of the 1,076 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

Yes. NHTSA recall 23V085000, reported February 15, 2023, and recall 22V037000, reported January 27, 2022, both cover steering-related Full Self-Driving Beta software behavior on the Model Y, including 2021 models.

At what mileage do steering problems occur on the 2021 Model Y?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2021 Model Y is 2,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 Model Y?

NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints show 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries reported for the 2021 Tesla Model Y.

2021 Tesla Model Y Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 93 steering-related complaints for the 2021 Tesla Model Y, 9% of its 1,076 total complaints for the year. These complaints involve 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 2,500 miles. Two related recalls (23V085000 and 22V037000) cover Full Self-Driving Beta steering behavior.

Steering complaints: 93; 9% of 1,076
Crashes reported: 10
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 2,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel locking up completely while driving at highway speed, making the car impossible to turn and leading to crashes into medians, guardrails, or semi trucks.
Some owners describe the steering wheel going off-center with noticeable play and a clunk noise from the front end, requiring the wheel to be held tightly to keep the car straight.
Several complaints describe front suspension and steering knuckle or ball-joint failures where the wheel detaches or the suspension collapses at very low mileage, sometimes before any crash occurred.
One complaint describes the steering wheel seizing at 65 mph along with brake failure, followed by the vehicle swerving on its own and crashing into a semi truck.
A warning message reading "steering assist reduced" appeared just before the steering wheel locked in one case, causing the vehicle to hit a curb.

When 2021 Tesla Model Y steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 5, 2021, latest Sep 23, 2026.

93 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2021 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 2021 Tesla Model Y have?: NHTSA lists 93 steering complaints for the 2021 Tesla Model Y, which is 9% of the 1,076 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2021 Tesla Model Y?: Yes. NHTSA recall 23V085000, reported February 15, 2023, and recall 22V037000, reported January 27, 2022, both cover steering-related Full Self-Driving Beta software behavior on the Model Y, including 2021 models.
At what mileage do steering problems occur on the 2021 Model Y?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2021 Model Y is 2,500 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 Model Y?: NHTSA data tied to these steering complaints show 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries reported for the 2021 Tesla Model Y.