Tesla, Inc.: Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Tesla, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Nov 1, 2022 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 40,168. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
The risk
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.
10 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model S | 179 | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | 41 | 24 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | 80 | 11 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 Tesla Model X | 128 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | 44 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X | 102 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | 170 | 11 | 3 | 36 |
| 2018 Tesla Model X | 193 | 9 | 2 | 35 |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | 431 | 9 | 4 | 55 |
| 2017 Tesla Model X | 268 | 10 | 1 | 24 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 22V818000.
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