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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Tesla, Inc: Loss of Power Steering Assist

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2025
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Summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling 376,241 of its 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles because a circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition. This defect can cause a sudden loss of power steering assist when the vehicle accelerates after coming to a complete stop. Tesla has provided an over-the-air (OTA) software update to resolve the issue for affected vehicles.

Risk

A loss of power steering assist can require significantly greater steering effort from the driver, particularly at low speeds, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's software version to see if it is prior to 2023.38.4; this recall specifically affects 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles running older software.
  2. Verify if your vehicle is included in this recall by checking your VIN on the NHTSA website or contacting Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 (Tesla recall number SB-25-00-004).
  3. Ensure your vehicle is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data to receive the free over-the-air (OTA) software update that fixes this issue.
  4. 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.
  5. If you have additional questions, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free over-the-air (OTA) software update

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Tesla Model 3
Part / Model:
Model 3
Date Ranges: Software versions prior to 2023.38.4
Product: 2023 Tesla Model Y
Part / Model:
Model Y
Date Ranges: Software versions prior to 2023.38.4

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V092000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
Units Affected: 376,241 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: Yes โ€” fix may be delivered as an over-the-air software update
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: March 25, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SB-25-00-004
Agency Last Updated: January 12, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response