NHTSA Complaint #11645163 — 2022 TESLA MODEL 3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11645163
Vehicle	2022 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 23, 2025
Date Filed	February 26, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I was driving over an overpass on to the free way. It was about 11am. The steering wheel locked in a turning position, driving the car off the overpass. I was able to yank the wheel and get it back straight. The auto pilot was not on, the cruise control was not on. I drove it straight to the service center, i though i should call so i put the car in curise control to pull out my phone but decided against it and turned it off at 11:15. Now the service center says they can not duplicate it they are telling me nothing is wrong. This has never happened before. I have never had any issues with my car.

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