2022 Tesla Model Y steering problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Steering · AZ · crash

I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding an incident involving my 2022 Tesla Model Y while operating in Full Self-Driving (Supervised) mode. While Full Self-Driving was engaged, my vehicle encountered a large piece of road debris in its travel path. The vehicle did not appear to recognize or avoid the obstruction, resulting in a collision. I am concerned that the Full Self-Driving system failed to identify and respond appropriately to a significant roadway hazard. I am requesting the following: 1. A formal investigation into this incident by Tesla’s FSD safety and engineering teams. 2. A review of the vehicle’s telemetry, camera footage, collision data, and FSD operating logs from the time of the incident. 3. An explanation of why the vehicle did not detect or attempt to avoid the obstruction. 4. Confirmation of whether this incident represents a known limitation or potential safety issue with the current FSD software. 5. A written response documenting Tesla’s findings and any corrective actions or recommendations. Please preserve all available vehicle data and telemetry associated with this incident. I am not simply reporting vehicle damage. I am reporting a potentially significant safety issue involving a driver-assistance system that I expected to identify and respond to a substantial obstruction in the roadway. I would appreciate confirmation that this complaint has been escalated to the appropriate safety and engineering personnel. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · WA

I had recently needed to get new tires for my Tesla Model Y after around 30,000 miles. The car is a 2022 and when Costco installed the new tires they said there was inside wear on the tires and to get an alignment. I took the car to Discount Tire and they provided me with a sheet showing the tires needed and alignment but they couldn't do it all because the Camber was off and they said Tesla needed to do that adjustment. I took the car to Tesla for an alignment and they ended up telling me I needed to have the Correction Links-lateral lower front pair removed and replaced as they were torn. The car was just past my three year warranty and so it was not covered. The total cost was $1942.90 which seemed extreme for such a relatively new car and this seems to be a know problem.

Filed Oct 18, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

I was using the Full Self Driving Feature on the Tesla when it began to merge into the lanes on the right and it almost hit another vehicle. Today is the second day using the FSD feature, this is the first time it does this. Prior to it merging lanes on its own, it did swerve to the right on one lane as well.

Filed Oct 14, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

After making a left turn I got 2 alerts on my screen "steering assist reduced" and "lane departure disabled", I tried to reset the vehicle few times, but it didn't work, I drove it to Tesla repair center and they issued steering rack damage diagnosis, Tesla is removing and replacing the steering rack along with wheel alignment at this moment. Driving with the alert was extremely dangerous since the steering could have been completely disabled while driving and this could happen on the freeway or a busy street which would have put me and others at the risk. Since it has been a very common problem with 2022 and 2023 models and recall has been issued for 2023 models, I feel like the 2022 models having the exact same problem are being ignored and it's drivers put at a risk of hurting themselves or others.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Steering · 72,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that the steering wheel covering delaminated and detached from the steering wheel structure. The contact indicated that while turning the steering wheel, additional effort was required to grip the wheel. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Steering · WA

Kept getting warnings "Steering assist reduced" and "steering may require increased effort" that would come and go even after resetting vehicle. This resulted in unpredictable steering and unsafe driving conditions and matches ongoing the federal safety agency investigation EA24001. This required replacement of the entire steering rack. Tesla's own diagnosis confirmed no wiring/connector fault and recommended full steering rack replacement at the cost of: $3,589.92, entirely out of pocket, outside both warranty and any current recall despite ongoing investigation

Filed Sep 24, 2026 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · FL · crash

The suspected malfunction involved Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and related automated steering, lane guidance, lane-departure avoidance and disengagement/warning systems. FSD was active before the event but changed to “Unavailable” approximately 1.35 seconds before impact as the vehicle began moving left toward a barrier. The exact cause has not been independently determined. The vehicle remains in my possession and is available for inspection, along with the EDR report and Tesla data files. My safety and the safety of others were placed at risk because the vehicle departed its travel path at approximately 65–67 mph. The warning and disengagement sequence provided only about one to one-and-a-half seconds before impact. The vehicle struck the barrier at highway speed, deploying the left side and curtain airbags. This created a risk of serious injury, rollover or collision with nearby motorists. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer because the vehicle was rendered inoperable. However, Tesla’s data confirms that FSD was active, became unavailable approximately 1.35 seconds before the crash, and that the steering angle moved sharply left immediately before impact. The data confirms the sequence but does not conclusively establish who or what initiated the steering movement. The vehicle has not received a technical inspection by Tesla or an independent defect specialist. Towing have handled it, but no one has technically evaluated the FSD or steering system. Crash data was retrieved from EDR. Earlier in the drive, the vehicle recorded “Autopilot features limited” and “camera blocked or blinded” warnings approximately 15 minutes before the crash. The vehicle later permitted FSD to engage. Approximately 1.46 seconds before impact, a hands-on warning was detected; FSD then changed to “Unavailable,” cruise control changed to standby and a lane-departure warning appeared less than one second before impact.

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA · crash · 2 injuries

While operating a 2022 Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving (FSD Supervised) engaged, the vehicle failed to execute a right merge onto the CA-280 North freeway ramp in Redwood City, CA. Instead, FSD initiated an unexpected wrong-way maneuver down a downward off-ramp. As the vehicle headed toward a sharp left curve, it failed to decelerate sufficiently for the turn. The vehicle maintained speed on the downward incline and then accelerated slightly, traveling at around 30 mph immediately prior to impact. Facing an active hazard initiated by the software, I performed an emergency manual override. System steering resistance and abrupt load transfer mid-turn caused an immediate loss of control, driving the vehicle over a mound and into an off-road ditch. Airbags deployed upon impact, and occupants (including a 5-month-old infant) were transported to the emergency room for evaluation. A formal safety complaint is being filed regarding FSD wrong-way navigation failures, failure to decelerate, and severe handling/disengagement instability during emergency takeover scenarios.

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Steering · 58,997 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started sticking, and the contact discovered that the center of the steering wheel was cracked and peeling. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,997.

Filed Aug 22, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA

On 8/22/2026, my 2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range with approximately 81,000 miles developed an Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) fault immediately after I felt a brief jerk while reversing. The vehicle displayed “Steering assist reduced / Steering may require increased effort.” Manual steering currently feels normal, but Full Self-Driving/Autosteer and Lane Departure/Lane Keeping functions became unavailable. Tesla Service Mode shows repeated faults EPAS3P_a072_motFeedFwdError, EPAS3P_a049_piCtrlError, and UI_a020_SteeringReduced. For EPAS3P_a072, Tesla’s diagnostic screen describes a “Motor control feed-forward correlation error,” lists the potential impact as “Reduced steering assist and EAC inhibited,” and specifically lists “Replace EPAS” as the clear condition. The faults return after vehicle power-off and reboot. The vehicle was updated to software 2026.21.6 / FSD v14 Lite approximately two weeks before this occurred. There were no previous steering warnings. I am not claiming the update caused the failure, but I believe the timing warrants investigation. the federal safety agency Complaint 11749826 describes a 2021 Model Y with the same EPAS3P_a072 and UI_a020 faults, including Tesla Service Mode stating “Replace EPAS.” Complaint 11758026 describes another 2021 Model Y steering gear failure and requests expansion of Recall 25V‑092 to earlier Model Ys. My vehicle has not yet been physically inspected by Tesla. The vehicle and diagnostic information are available for inspection. I request the federal safety agency investigate whether this EPAS failure extends beyond the current recall population and whether recent software changes may be contributing.