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Tesla Model S 2013 Steering Problems

29 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2013 Tesla Model S - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

18V204000Reported March 29, 2018 - 70,421 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 70,421 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System193Unknown Or Other121Suspension92Power Train35Vehicle Speed Control25Brakes25
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.