Asger Risom
Tesla has issued its second major recall of the year — this time involving nearly 400,000 cars due to a power steering defect.
Tesla has issued its second major recall of the year — this time involving nearly 400,000 cars due to a power steering defect.
380,000 Vehicles Recalled for Steering Fault
Tesla announced the recall due to a defect that could increase steering effort, particularly at low speeds, raising the risk of accidents.
Affected Models: Model 3 and Model Y
The recall impacts certain 2023 Tesla Model 3 sedans and Model Y crossovers running older software versions linked to the issue.
Software Surge Could Disable Power Steering
A voltage overload could overwork steering components. If the vehicle stops, the steering assist may remain disabled when restarted.
Over 3,000 Warranty Claims Reported
As of January 10, Tesla had identified 3,012 warranty claims potentially linked to the steering issue, though no crashes or injuries have been reported.
50+ Vehicles Were Towed
Reports submitted to U.S. authorities indicated that dozens of vehicles had to be towed due to sudden steering problems.
Fix Rolled Out via Software Update
Tesla responded with an over-the-air software update to resolve the issue — no in-person service is required for most vehicles.
Not the First Recall in 2025
This marks Tesla’s second major recall this year, following a January recall of 239,000 vehicles over rear camera malfunctions.
Investigation Follows Years of Complaints
U.S. regulators launched a full investigation after multiple drivers reported steering failures dating as far back as 2016.
