NHTSA Complaint #11696855 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11696855
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 22, 2025
Date Filed	October 31, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

We noticed that one of our tires was leaning inwards and the alignment was completely shot. There was no event that caused this but just noticed it one day driving. After having to replace two new tires, we took it into the Tesla dealership and they found that the control arm and suspension as well as the frame underneath is broken. The car has a clean tittle and this problem use to be covered by Tesla but for some reason now is not and this is a big steering and safety issue! We should not be responsible for the cost to fix the car if this has happened so often in the past!

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