The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V092000·Announced 2026-02-02

2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Power Steering Software Defect

Tesla is recalling 376,241 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for a power steering defect that may cause loss of steering assist at low speeds, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural vehicle defect affecting the power steering system, but no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. Per the severity rubric, recalls involving risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling 376,241 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with software prior to version 2023.38.4. The recall addresses a defect in the electronic power steering assist system.

The printed circuit board in the electric power steering system may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again. A loss of power steering assist requires greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Tesla has released a free over-the-air software update to address this issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2025. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 to arrange the update, or they may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Power Steering
Hazard
  • steering-assist-loss
  • structural-defect
  • crash-risk
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 3
  • MODEL Y

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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