Complaint 2176342
NHTSA safety complaint for 2018 TESLA MODEL S. Component: STEERING.
Crash
Yes
Fire
No
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2176342
Make
Model
Model Year
2018
Component
Incident Date
Jan 30, 2026
Date Received
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint Summary
STEERING
Owner Narrative
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