NHTSA Complaint #11553402 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11553402
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 3, 2023
Date Filed	November 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? My 2023 Tesla Model Y's steering wheel was totally locked up. I was not able to control the vehicle at all. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? It happened when I parked, but I believe this could happen anytime, anywhere while I am driving. That could happen on the freeway which I do not even want to imagine. I am now scared of driving it. 3. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? I have a service appointment tomorrow, so I am not sure this could be addressed by the service center, but I can easily find articles talking about the same issue. 4. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not yet. 5.Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No waring or alert popped up. I have a videoclip that I took when the incident took place, but I cannot upload it here because of its size.

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