Tesla Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Power Steering Assist Failure

Tesla has issued a recall for approximately 380,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the United States due to a power steering assist failure. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched an investigation over a year ago after numerous Tesla owners reported steering problems, including increased effort when turning and, in some cases, complete failures. Over 50 vehicles were reportedly towed due to the issue.

According to Tesla’s filing with the NHTSA, the problem stems from an overvoltage breakdown in vehicles running older software, which could overstress components on the printed circuit board. While the issue does not affect steering when the vehicle is in motion, the steering assist may fail once the vehicle stops and remain disabled when it moves again. Tesla has received over 3,000 related warranty claims but has not reported any crashes or injuries.

To resolve the issue, Tesla has rolled out an over-the-air software update. This recall follows another large-scale recall in January, which affected around 239,000 vehicles due to malfunctioning rear-view cameras. Tesla’s stock has dipped approximately 10% this year, following a strong 2024 performance.