Tesla Recalls 380,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Due to Power Steering Issue
Due to a glitch in the power steering system, Tesla is recalling 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. The problem increases the risk of accidents, especially at low speeds.
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Tesla is recalling 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a power steering system defect that can increase steering effort. The company announced this on Friday, reports Reuters.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating Tesla owners’ complaints about steering issues for over a year. Some drivers reported being unable to turn the wheel, and more than 50 vehicles were towed.
The issue affects 2023 Model 3 and Model Y crossovers with outdated software. According to Tesla, excessive stress on the printed circuit board can affect the power steering motor’s performance.
If the malfunction occurs while driving, the system displays a visual alert, but after stopping, the power steering may shut off.
As of January 10, the company recorded 3,012 warranty claims related to this defect, but no accidents or injuries have been reported.
Tesla has already released a software update to fix the issue. This is the second major recall in 2025 after a problem with rearview cameras.
Previously, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) initiated an investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, as reported by ABC News.
The investigation followed four crashes in poor visibility conditions, including one fatal incident.
According to the NHTSA report, the autopilot system failed to respond adequately to reduced visibility caused by sun glare, fog, or dust. In one case, an electric car struck a pedestrian fatally, and another incident involved an injury.
The investigation will cover 2.4 million vehicles, including Model S, X, 3, Y, and Cybertruck from 2016-2024. The agency will examine how the system detects and responds to adverse conditions and any FSD updates affecting its behavior.
Tesla has not yet provided official comments. Previously, the company stated that the autopilot requires active driver control and does not make the vehicle fully autonomous.
It was also reported that in Salem, Oregon, a Tesla store was targeted twice last month, according to Electrek.
The first incident involved broken windows and a car set on fire. The second attack occurred yesterday: shots were fired at the building. No one was present during the incident.
The police are investigating with FBI support, but the reasons for their involvement are undisclosed. It’s unclear if the attacks are related to protests against Elon Musk. Besides vandalism, peaceful demonstrations have also been held at Tesla stores.
Previously, it was reported that Elon Musk introduced Grok 3, a new AI from xAI, which is 10 times more powerful than its predecessor. It features DeepSearch, image generation, and Think and Big Brain modes. Subscriptions start at $22 per month.
It was also reported that possible fragments of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket entered the atmosphere over Poland on the night of February 19. The four-ton object fell uncontrollably but posed no threat.