Tesla has issued a recall for 376,241 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating older software. 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.
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by 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.
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.
To determine if your vehicle is included in the recall, enter the license plate number or 17-digit VIN on the NHTSA recall page.