2014 Tesla Model S steering problems

The 2014 Tesla Model S has 27 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Steering complaints

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Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Model S steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18V204000SteeringMarch 29, 2018 · 70,421 units

Defect

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and add a corrosion-preventative sealer, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-18-32-002.

What owners report

“HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://M.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETENC.ASPX?AUCTIONID=0&ITEMID=24154272&ROWID=37&PAGESOURCE=VEHICLERESULTS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE FRONT RH TIRE IS GOUGED AND COMPLETELY PEELED OFF THE RIM. IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLR FOR THIS TO HAVE OCCURRED…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 1, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Tesla Model S have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2014 Tesla Model S steering — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Tesla Model S steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 18V204000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.