Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V385000 Reported May 30, 2023

Steering wheel may disconnect from steering column

Q: What is recall 23V385000?

NHTSA recall 23V385000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on May 30, 2023. It addresses: Steering wheel may disconnect from steering column. The recall affects approximately 137 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Tesla, Inc. · Steering · 137 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V385000

Manufacturer Campaign

SB-23-32-001

Manufacturer

Tesla, Inc.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

137

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 30, 2023

Completion Rate

76.64

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2022-2023 model y vehicles. the steering wheel fastener may be loose.

Safety Consequence

A loose fastener may allow the steering wheel to disconnect from the steering column, which can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla service will inspect and replace the fastener as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were be mailed july 28, 2023. tesla's number for this recall is sb-23-32-001.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V385000 or campaign SB-23-32-001.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23V385000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V385000?

NHTSA recall 23V385000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on May 30, 2023. It addresses: Steering wheel may disconnect from steering column. The recall affects approximately 137 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V385000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-32-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.