NHTSA Complaint #11488249 — 2022 TESLA MODEL 3
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11488249 |
| Vehicle | 2022 TESLA MODEL 3 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 5,300 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, there was a message displayed that stated, “Pull Over and Exit the Vehicle”. The contact stated that the vehicle then lost power steering and power brakes. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front steering alignment control arm to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure two days later. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,300.
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