NHTSA Complaint #11714217 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11714217
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 18, 2024
Date Filed	January 29, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The front lower lateral links or control arm that is used to steer the wheels has bolts that dropped on the ground causing loss of steering to the car. This happened when parking the car at home and luckily not on the highway or street during faster speeds.

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