Tesla recall: Steering
What is wrong
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
What could happen
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.
Vehicles covered
- Tesla Model 3 2023
- Tesla Model Y 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V092000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 14, 2025
- Owners notified
- Mar 25, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 376,241
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- SB-25-00-004
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Tesla recall: Exterior lighting Aug 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Air bags Jul 7, 2026
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention May 4, 2026
- Tesla recall: Electrical system Oct 10, 2025
- Tesla recall: Seats Jun 18, 2025
- Tesla recall: Back over prevention Jan 6, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.