NHTSA Complaint #11541564 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541564
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 29, 2023
Date Filed	August 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

After backing out of a parking space and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel locked up. I could still drive forward and reverse but had no ability to steer the car. I left the car in order to turn it off and when I returned and turned it back on, the steering unlocked. I had this happen two times today.

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