Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V818000 Reported November 1, 2022

Loss of power steering assist

Tesla, Inc. · Steering · 40,168 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V818000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-22-00-014
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
40,168
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 1, 2022
Completion Rate
99.99

Defect Summary

Tesla, inc. (tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 model s and model x vehicles. the electronic power assist steering (epas) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.

Safety Consequence

A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Tesla has released an over-the-air (ota) software update to recalibrate the epas system, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 31, 2022. owners may contact tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. tesla's number for this recall is sb-22-00-014.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 22V818000 or campaign SB-22-00-014.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V818000

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

What is recall 22V818000?

NHTSA recall 22V818000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on November 1, 2022. It addresses: Loss of power steering assist. The recall affects approximately 40,168 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 22V818000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-22-00-014. 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.