NHTSA Complaint #11670265 — 2023 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11670265
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 19, 2025
Date Filed	June 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The horn being a button is a safety hazard, and Tesla should replace it at no cost. On many occasions my steering wheel was upside down and I had to press the horn button and couldn’t find it. I expressed my concerns to Tesla and they said I have to pay to get the steering wheel with the horn in the center.

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