2026 Tesla Model Y steering problems
The 2026 Tesla Model Y has 35 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
35
Steering complaints
8%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“On [XXX] 1512PM. Drive on [XXX] with auto pilot driving. Seen on construction and hit some object driver side by front bumper , fender, Side mirror,Door and Wheel. Couldn't avoid crash by control handle. There is none of airbag action. All deployed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2026 Tesla Model Y steering — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.