2022 Tesla Model Y Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 57 steering-related complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 7% of that year's 863 total complaints. These complaints are linked to 16 crashes, 3 fires, and 17 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 38,000 miles. Two related steering recalls exist for this model year.
- Steering complaints
- 57
- 7% of 863
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Median mileage
- 38,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly turns on its own, sometimes as much as 90 degrees, causing the vehicle to cross lanes or hit another object.
- Loss of steering control occurs during highway driving, with the car pulling to one side and the driver unable to correct direction in time to avoid a collision.
- Steering becomes unresponsive or the wheel spins uncontrollably when Full Self-Driving or Autopilot is engaged, particularly in wet or rainy conditions.
- Sudden loss of steering assist paired with unexpected acceleration when trying to brake or turn, described by owners as the car feeling completely out of control.
- Steering wheel fastener has been reported loose, which is the subject of one of the related recalls.
When 2022 Tesla Model Y steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 21, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y
- NHTSA 23V385000May 30, 2023Steering137 vehicles
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. The steering wheel fastener may be loose.
Risk: A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.
- 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 Y 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 have for the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
- NHTSA lists 57 steering complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, which is 7% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
- Yes. Campaign 23V385000 covers a loose steering wheel fastener on 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles. Two additional recalls tied to Full Self-Driving Beta software also touch steering behavior.
- Do steering problems on the 2022 Model Y lead to crashes?
- NHTSA data links steering complaints on this model year to 16 crashes, 3 fires, and 17 injuries.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2022 Model Y is 38,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Is the fastener recall the same as the do-not-drive alerts?
- No. NHTSA marks the fastener recall (23V385000) as not requiring drivers to stop driving or park outside; the same applies to the two FSD-related steering recalls.