2026 Tesla Model Y Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

36Steering complaints

12.9%Of all 278 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other86 · 30.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL42 · 15.1%

STEERING36 · 12.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING33 · 11.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 10.4%

Share of the 278 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2026 Tesla Model Y overview page.

What owners report

“When using cruise control (traffic aware cruise control and autosteer) the car acts dangerously and stops for no reason. I've been driving on open roads…”NHTSA complaint 11700663 — filed 11/20/2025

“On October 3, 2025, I visited the Tesla Service Center to resolve a persistent noise issue. The issue involves rattling and creaking sounds from the…”NHTSA complaint 11691313 — filed 10/03/2025

“Yesterday on October 1st I was driving car recently last few days my car usually go more right side but I thought this may be…”NHTSA complaint 11690906 — filed 10/02/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2026 Tesla Model Y: 36 of 278 complaints on file (12.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2026 Tesla Model Y have in total?

278 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 52 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.