2023 Tesla Model X Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

46Steering complaints

24.1%Of all 191 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

Unspecified / other90 · 47.1%

STEERING46 · 24.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21 · 11%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL13 · 6.8%

SERVICE BRAKES10 · 5.2%

Share of the 191 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Tesla Model X overview page.

What owners report

“My Tesla vehicle is equipped with a yoke (instead of a steering wheel), and a small button for the horn on it. Last week while…”NHTSA complaint 11598343 — filed 07/02/2024

“Hello, this is a complain for the placement of the horn on the 2023 Tesla Model X. The horn is a button on the side…”NHTSA complaint 11596350 — filed 06/25/2024

“Safety hazard / concern over Horn Button on steering wheel as well as Turn Signal buttons. Not having a center horn has been challenging and…”NHTSA complaint 11596106 — filed 06/24/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Tesla Model X have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Tesla Model X: 46 of 191 complaints on file (24.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Tesla Model X have in total?

191 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 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.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.