2024 Tesla Model 3 Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 199 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2024 Tesla Model 3 overview page.
What owners report
“The turn signal often fails to operate. It features haptic feedback instead of a physical button. This design is impractical, potentially dangerous, and unwise for…”NHTSA complaint 11634004 — filed 01/03/2025
“Vehicle Information: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Description of the Problem: We purchased a brand-new 2024 Tesla Model 3 just seven days ago, and weâve already…”NHTSA complaint 11632235 — filed 12/24/2024
“Occasionally, the Turn Signals decide to not work for a 5 second period. This is a car that is "stalkless" (meaning there isn't a physical…”NHTSA complaint 11629835 — filed 12/10/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have steering problems?
Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2024 Tesla Model 3: 35 of 199 complaints on file (17.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model 3 have in total?
199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
