NHTSA Campaign 22V818000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Tesla, Inc. · Reported Nov 1, 2022 · 40,168 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update to recalibrate the EPAS system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 31, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-014.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
TESLA MODEL S 2017 40,168
TESLA MODEL S 2018 40,168
TESLA MODEL S 2019 40,168
TESLA MODEL S 2020 40,168
TESLA MODEL S 2021 40,168
TESLA MODEL X 2017 40,168
TESLA MODEL X 2018 40,168
TESLA MODEL X 2019 40,168
TESLA MODEL X 2020 40,168
TESLA MODEL X 2021 40,168

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V818000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.