2022 Tesla Model S 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 135 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Tesla Model S overview page.
What owners report
“The horn is in a difficult place to access compared to ALL other vehicles in the USA making it a safety concern and hazard will…”NHTSA complaint 11584865 — filed 04/24/2024
“RECALL ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE. HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE AUTO STEER/AUTO PILOT THAT COMES IN THE CAR. THE AUTO STEER AUTOMATICALLY GOES OFF…”NHTSA complaint 11582920 — filed 04/14/2024
“The car doesnât have a conventional horn. Instead the horn is activated via a small button on the steering wheel. I donât mean to be…”NHTSA complaint 11565236 — filed 01/12/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Tesla Model S have steering problems?
Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Tesla Model S: 20 of 135 complaints on file (14.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model S have in total?
135 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 0 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.
