Filed by Tesla, Inc. on February 14, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Steering: electric power assist system
NHTSA campaign 25V092000 · reported February 14, 2025 · Tesla, Inc. · 376,241 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
- The risk
- A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-25-00-004.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.