Recall 25V092000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 25V092000. Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 376,241 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles operating software prior to 2023.38.4. 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.
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed 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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL 3 | 2023 | Check VINs |
| TESLA | MODEL Y | 2023 | Check VINs |
Other TESLA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent TESLA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V735000 | Oct 27, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TESLA | 6,197 |
| 25V699000 | Oct 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | TESLA | 63,619 |
| 25V690000 | Oct 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:FUSES, RELAYS, CONTACTS, AND SHUNTS | TESLA | 12,963 |
| 25V658000 | Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | TESLA | 260 |
| 25V490000 | Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | TESLA | 6 |
| 25V410000 | Jun 18, 2025 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | TESLA | 48 |
| 25V359000 | May 29, 2025 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | TESLA | 172 |
| 25V172000 | Mar 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS | TESLA | 91 |
| 25V170000 | Mar 18, 2025 | STRUCTURE:BODY | TESLA | 46,096 |
| 25V002000 | Jan 6, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | TESLA | 239,382 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.