TESLA MODEL S 2020: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V818000

Make Model Year
TESLA MODEL S 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-12-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-02

Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-22-00-014

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40168

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.