The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V385000·Announced 2023-05-30

Tesla Recalls 2022-2023 Model Y Vehicles for Loose Steering Wheel Fastener

Tesla is recalling 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles because a loose steering wheel fastener may allow the wheel to disconnect, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering wheel fastener) that can lead to loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Model Y vehicles due to a defect in the steering wheel fastener. The fastener may be loose, which could allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column. This condition can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact Tesla Service to have the fastener inspected and replaced free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2023. Tesla's service bulletin number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
137

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL Y

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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