Vehicle recall 25V092000 · February 14, 2025
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. The printed circuit board for the electronic power steering assist may experience an overstress condition, causing a loss of power steering assist when the vehicle reaches a stop and then accelerates again.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V092000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 2025
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-25-00-004
- Owner notification
- March 25, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 376,241
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model 3 (2023): 2023
- Tesla Model Y (2023): 2023
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