The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V092000·Announced 2025-02-14

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y may lose power steering assist

Tesla is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because an overstress condition in the power steering circuit board can cause a loss of power steering assist.

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: A defect causing loss of power steering assist is a structural vehicle defect affecting steering, which the rubric places at Severe.

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4, under NHTSA campaign number 25V092000. The potential number of units affected is 376,241.

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. According to NHTSA, a loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla has released an over-the-air software update free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025.

Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

The recalled product

Product
TESLA MODEL Y, MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
376,241

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 (2)

  • MODEL Y
  • MODEL 3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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