NHTSA Complaint #11554140 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11554140
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 25, 2023
Date Filed	November 8, 2023
Mileage	39,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff and failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the master warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the firmware needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

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