2026 Tesla Model Y steering problems

Filed Nov 9, 2026 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · UT · crash

FSD Safety Incident – Collision While Exiting Parking Space My Tesla Model Y was operating in Full Self-Driving mode while exiting a parking space. Instead of proceeding straight out of the parking space, the vehicle accelerated while turning toward a basketball pole and collided with it. There was a clear, unobstructed path to exit straight ahead. The vehicle’s unexpected acceleration and turning maneuver happened so quickly that I did not have time to intervene. My hands were positioned next to the steering wheel, ready to take control. I believe this was an FSD driving error and am requesting a formal investigation.

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · GA · crash

On October 28, 2026 at about 3:57 PM EDT, my 2026 Tesla Model Y (Long Range RWD) was operating on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as it turned left into our residential driveway in Watkinsville, GA. A family member's parked Subaru Forester was on the left side of the driveway with its right rear passenger door standing open. An adult was leaning into that doorway and a child was standing beside the car. The Tesla's dashcam (left pillar camera) shows the open door clearly in view for 6 to 8 seconds before contact. Despite this, Full Self-Driving did not stop or steer away. It slowed to about 2 mph but kept creeping forward alongside the Subaru, and the Tesla's left rear quarter panel struck the edge of the open door. The vehicle data export shows Full Self-Driving active and steering throughout, with no accelerator or brake input from me and near-zero steering torque from the driver. No forward collision warning or automatic emergency braking event was recorded. I braked about 5 seconds after contact, which disengaged Full Self-Driving. No one was injured, but a person was standing in the door opening the car struck. The Tesla has a V-shaped dent and gouge in the left rear quarter panel, with the paint cut through. Estimated repair cost is over $5,000. I expected the system to detect a stationary open door with a person in it and either stop or steer around it. I have the dashcam footage from all six cameras and Tesla's vehicle data export, and can provide both.

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · CA · crash

On October 20, 2026, at approximately 8:14 PM, I was starting a drive from a parked position in a parking garage. I engaged Full Self-Driving (Supervised), software version 14.3.10. Within less than 2 seconds of engagement, the vehicle moved forward and struck a concrete support pillar. I was seated in the driver's seat and supervising, but the vehicle hit the pillar before I could intervene. Failed systems: FSD (Supervised) steered the vehicle into a stationary, clearly visible obstacle. Automatic emergency braking did not prevent the collision. Safety risk: The vehicle drove into a fixed structure in a garage used by pedestrians and other vehicles. The same behavior near a pedestrian could cause serious injury. [No one was injured.] Warnings before the crash: None Evidence: I have the vehicle's dashcam footage of the collision. The clip's embedded telemetry shows FSD (Supervised) was active at the moment of impact. Footage is available on request. Inspection: The vehicle was inspected by the insurer and repaired at a Tesla-approved collision center. The problem has not been reproduced by a service center. The vehicle is available for inspection on request.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · TX

My Tesla, operating on FSD V14, has repeatedly crossed double solid lines to exit the HOV lane on [XXX] in Houston, Texas, where lane changes are prohibited. This has occurred multiple times in both directions: southbound near [XXX] and northbound near [XXX]. On [XXX], while traveling northbound, FSD suddenly crossed the double solid lines into regular traffic without any lane-change command from me. The maneuver happened so quickly that I could not intervene. This is a recurring safety issue, not an isolated incident. I have reported similar incidents multiple times through Tesla's in-car feedback system using the "Critical" option. I am concerned that this unpredictable behavior could cause a collision or traffic violation. I request an investigation into this recurring FSD safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · VA · crash

On XXX, at about 4:59 PM, my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX], software 2026.27.11, FSD Supervised v14.3.10) was driving on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) near Past & Present, [XXX]. I was supervising, but I glanced at the navigation screen for a moment because the map was acting up. During that glance, the car turned right into a parking lot entrance that had a chain strung across it between two posts. It drove through the chain without slowing down or warning me. The chain damaged the front end, hood, fenders, roof glass, and roof frame. The repair estimate from Chantilly Auto Body CARSTAR is $8,303.17 (State Farm claim XXX), and the car will be in the shop for about a month. FSD didn't detect the chain, a common barrier at lot entrances, and it steered into a closed entrance. I reported this to Tesla by phone and was told I'd be contacted, but no one has followed up. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 16, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · TX

Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance on my 2026 Tesla Model Y overcorrect. While driving normally within our lane, mostly on the highway, the system applies sudden steering that pushes the car toward the adjacent lane, nearly causing a collision. This happens on almost every drive, for both my husband and me. Since a recent software update, Lane Departure Avoidance resets to Assist at the start of every drive and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance also reenables every drive. There is no way to keep these features off, so the only option is navigating touchscreen menus before each drive, which is itself a distraction. There have been no crashes or injuries so far, only near misses. Software version 2026.27.11. I request that the federal safety agency investigate these steering interventions and require Tesla to restore the option to keep these features off permanently.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Steering · 800 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with Self-Driving assist deactivated, the steering system became unresponsive. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and passed another vehicle on the right. The contact noted that with autonomous driving features turned off, the steering wheel continued to apply automated pressure. Upon releasing the wheel during a turn, the steering wheel locked in place without returning to center, requiring counter-steering effort to maintain vehicle control. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to provide autonomous steering assistance while automated driving modes were fully deactivated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.

Filed Oct 8, 2026 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA

On XXX at approximately 1:18 PM Pacific Time in [XXX], my Tesla Model Y collided with a stationary metal post/barrier while operating under Full Self-Driving (Supervised). FSD was controlling the vehicle during a low-speed maneuver. The vehicle moved forward and struck the stationary obstacle. I did not intentionally press the accelerator, apply the brakes, or override the steering before impact. I applied the brakes only AFTER the collision. This was not a collision caused by my manually steering or accelerating the vehicle into the obstacle. I have preserved the original Tesla-recorded accident video, which displays the blue "Self-Driving" indicator during the relevant maneuver. Tesla's official vehicle data also records: 13:17:50.255 - ACTIVE_FSD 13:18:17.661 - Significant acceleration anomaly, approximately -7.29 m/s², consistent with a possible impact 13:18:18.268 - DRIVER_APPLYING_BRAKES 13:18:18.285 - FSD state UNAVAILABLE The suspected impact event occurred approximately 0.607 seconds before the recorded manual braking event. This supports my account that I braked in response to the collision, not before it. I am concerned that FSD failed to avoid a stationary obstacle while controlling the vehicle. I request that the federal safety agency investigate FSD obstacle detection, path planning, steering, propulsion and braking behavior, and whether adequate collision warnings were provided. I request preservation and examination of Tesla's complete FSD logs and an assessment of whether the automated system contributed to this collision. I dispute any assumption that this incident was caused solely by manual driver operation. I have the original video, Tesla CSV data and damage photographs available as evidence. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · WA

Cut to 1,423 characters — fits with room to spare. Same facts, same careful framing, nothing lost. I'm reporting a recurring suspension/control-arm problem with 2026 Tesla vehicles. My 2026 Tesla developed suspension squeaking. Tesla fixed it under warranty. The same noise is back. While Tesla had my vehicle, they gave me a 2026 Model Y loaner — it makes the same noise. The problem is in multiple 2026 vehicles, not just mine. Tesla Service Bulletin SB-25-31-005 (May 8, 2026) covers rattling/knocking from the suspension on 2025+ Model Y, including front upper-control-arm mounts. Tesla has also documented upper-control-arm ball-joint creaking on Model 3/Y/X from water ingress and corrosion. the federal safety agency recalled 2020 Model Y for improperly secured front upper-control-arm hardware, stating separation could reduce steering ability and increase crash risk. I am not claiming my vehicle has that exact defect. I am asking the federal safety agency to determine whether these recurring symptoms indicate another suspension/control-arm defect. I transport a baby in this vehicle. A control-arm failure causing loss of steering could cause a crash with serious injury or death. Tesla now refuses warranty inspection unless I pay a diagnostic deposit first, even though they fixed the same issue under warranty before and the car is under the 4-year/50,000-mile warranty. I ask the federal safety agency to review this with other Tesla suspension complaints for a defect trend. I can provide VINs, service records, Tesla communications, and noise recordings.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Steering · CA · crash

On the morning of October 1, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y forward out of my townhouse garage with FSD (Supervised) engaged. Immediately upon exiting, the vehicle steered toward a pillar located right at the garage door and struck it with the left side mirror, breaking off the entire lower mirror cover and leaving the mirror assembly crooked. There was no time to react or intervene — the impact occurred the instant the car cleared the garage. This happened the morning after a software update was installed. No injuries; damage is limited to the left exterior mirror. Tesla classified it as "external damage" (customer pay) with a $1,027.50 repair estimate. I am reporting this because the vehicle made an uncommanded steering maneuver toward a fixed obstacle in a low-speed residential setting with no opportunity for driver intervention.