NHTSA Complaint #11690149 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690149
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 27, 2025
Date Filed	September 28, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

On 9/27/2025 while driving my Tesla Model S, I received the error EPAS_w001 – “Steering assist reduced”. Immediately afterward, the steering became extremely heavy and nearly impossible to control, even at low speeds.

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