Tesla Model Y: Steering — critical fasteners

Affects Tesla Model Y · 2022–2023 — about 137 vehicles.

The hazard

A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Tesla Service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were be mailed July 28, 2023. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-32-001.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational