2026 Tesla Model Y Steering Problems

FSD Safety Incident – Collision While Exiting Parking Space My Tesla Model Y was operating in Full Self-Driving mode while exiting a parking space. Instead of proceeding straight out of the parking space, the vehicle accelerated while turning toward a basketball pole and collided with it. There was a clear, unobstructed path to exit straight ahead. The vehicle’s unexpected acceleration and turning maneuver happened so quickly that I did not have time to intervene. My hands were positioned next to the steering wheel, ready to take control. I believe this was an FSD driving error and am requesting a formal investigation.

NHTSA ID

11776855

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

On October 28, 2026 at about 3:57 PM EDT, my 2026 Tesla Model Y (Long Range RWD) was operating on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) as it turned left into our residential driveway in Watkinsville, GA. A family member's parked Subaru Forester was on the left side of the driveway with its right rear passenger door standing open. An adult was leaning into that doorway and a child was standing beside the car. The Tesla's dashcam (left pillar camera) shows the open door clearly in view for 6 to 8 seconds before contact. Despite this, Full Self-Driving did not stop or steer away. It slowed to about 2 mph but kept creeping forward alongside the Subaru, and the Tesla's left rear quarter panel struck the edge of the open door. The vehicle data export shows Full Self-Driving active and steering throughout, with no accelerator or brake input from me and near-zero steering torque from the driver. No forward collision warning or automatic emergency braking event was recorded. I braked about 5 seconds after contact, which disengaged Full Self-Driving. No one was injured, but a person was standing in the door opening the car struck. The Tesla has a V-shaped dent and gouge in the left rear quarter panel, with the paint cut through. Estimated repair cost is over $5,000. I expected the system to detect a stationary open door with a person in it and either stop or steer around it. I have the dashcam footage from all six cameras and Tesla's vehicle data export, and can provide both.

NHTSA ID

11774322

Incident

Oct 28, 2026

On October 20, 2026, at approximately 8:14 PM, I was starting a drive from a parked position in a parking garage. I engaged Full Self-Driving (Supervised), software version 14.3.10. Within less than 2 seconds of engagement, the vehicle moved forward and struck a concrete support pillar. I was seated in the driver's seat and supervising, but the vehicle hit the pillar before I could intervene. Failed systems: FSD (Supervised) steered the vehicle into a stationary, clearly visible obstacle. Automatic emergency braking did not prevent the collision. Safety risk: The vehicle drove into a fixed structure in a garage used by pedestrians and other vehicles. The same behavior near a pedestrian could cause serious injury. [No one was injured.] Warnings before the crash: None Evidence: I have the vehicle's dashcam footage of the collision. The clip's embedded telemetry shows FSD (Supervised) was active at the moment of impact. Footage is available on request. Inspection: The vehicle was inspected by the insurer and repaired at a Tesla-approved collision center. The problem has not been reproduced by a service center. The vehicle is available for inspection on request.

NHTSA ID

11774315

Incident

Oct 20, 2026

My Tesla, operating on FSD V14, has repeatedly crossed double solid lines to exit the HOV lane on [XXX] in Houston, Texas, where lane changes are prohibited. This has occurred multiple times in both directions: southbound near [XXX] and northbound near [XXX]. On [XXX], while traveling northbound, FSD suddenly crossed the double solid lines into regular traffic without any lane-change command from me. The maneuver happened so quickly that I could not intervene. This is a recurring safety issue, not an isolated incident. I have reported similar incidents multiple times through Tesla's in-car feedback system using the "Critical" option. I am concerned that this unpredictable behavior could cause a collision or traffic violation. I request an investigation into this recurring FSD safety issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11773093

Incident

Oct 22, 2026

On XXX, at about 4:59 PM, my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX], software 2026.27.11, FSD Supervised v14.3.10) was driving on Full Self-Driving (Supervised) near Past & Present, [XXX]. I was supervising, but I glanced at the navigation screen for a moment because the map was acting up. During that glance, the car turned right into a parking lot entrance that had a chain strung across it between two posts. It drove through the chain without slowing down or warning me. The chain damaged the front end, hood, fenders, roof glass, and roof frame. The repair estimate from Chantilly Auto Body CARSTAR is $8,303.17 (State Farm claim XXX), and the car will be in the shop for about a month. FSD didn't detect the chain, a common barrier at lot entrances, and it steered into a closed entrance. I reported this to Tesla by phone and was told I'd be contacted, but no one has followed up. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11771694

Incident

Oct 2, 2026

Lane Departure Avoidance and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance on my 2026 Tesla Model Y overcorrect. While driving normally within our lane, mostly on the highway, the system applies sudden steering that pushes the car toward the adjacent lane, nearly causing a collision. This happens on almost every drive, for both my husband and me. Since a recent software update, Lane Departure Avoidance resets to Assist at the start of every drive and Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance also reenables every drive. There is no way to keep these features off, so the only option is navigating touchscreen menus before each drive, which is itself a distraction. There have been no crashes or injuries so far, only near misses. Software version 2026.27.11. I request that NHTSA investigate these steering interventions and require Tesla to restore the option to keep these features off permanently.

NHTSA ID

11771667

Incident

Oct 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with Self-Driving assist deactivated, the steering system became unresponsive. The vehicle unexpectedly accelerated and passed another vehicle on the right. The contact noted that with autonomous driving features turned off, the steering wheel continued to apply automated pressure. Upon releasing the wheel during a turn, the steering wheel locked in place without returning to center, requiring counter-steering effort to maintain vehicle control. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to provide autonomous steering assistance while automated driving modes were fully deactivated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 800.

NHTSA ID

11770907

Incident

Oct 12, 2026

Mileage

800 mi

On XXX at approximately 1:18 PM Pacific Time in [XXX], my Tesla Model Y collided with a stationary metal post/barrier while operating under Full Self-Driving (Supervised). FSD was controlling the vehicle during a low-speed maneuver. The vehicle moved forward and struck the stationary obstacle. I did not intentionally press the accelerator, apply the brakes, or override the steering before impact. I applied the brakes only AFTER the collision. This was not a collision caused by my manually steering or accelerating the vehicle into the obstacle. I have preserved the original Tesla-recorded accident video, which displays the blue "Self-Driving" indicator during the relevant maneuver. Tesla's official vehicle data also records: 13:17:50.255 - ACTIVE_FSD 13:18:17.661 - Significant acceleration anomaly, approximately -7.29 m/s², consistent with a possible impact 13:18:18.268 - DRIVER_APPLYING_BRAKES 13:18:18.285 - FSD state UNAVAILABLE The suspected impact event occurred approximately 0.607 seconds before the recorded manual braking event. This supports my account that I braked in response to the collision, not before it. I am concerned that FSD failed to avoid a stationary obstacle while controlling the vehicle. I request that NHTSA investigate FSD obstacle detection, path planning, steering, propulsion and braking behavior, and whether adequate collision warnings were provided. I request preservation and examination of Tesla's complete FSD logs and an assessment of whether the automated system contributed to this collision. I dispute any assumption that this incident was caused solely by manual driver operation. I have the original video, Tesla CSV data and damage photographs available as evidence. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11769773

Incident

Oct 7, 2026

Cut to 1,423 characters — fits with room to spare. Same facts, same careful framing, nothing lost. I'm reporting a recurring suspension/control-arm problem with 2026 Tesla vehicles. My 2026 Tesla developed suspension squeaking. Tesla fixed it under warranty. The same noise is back. While Tesla had my vehicle, they gave me a 2026 Model Y loaner — it makes the same noise. The problem is in multiple 2026 vehicles, not just mine. Tesla Service Bulletin SB-25-31-005 (May 8, 2026) covers rattling/knocking from the suspension on 2025+ Model Y, including front upper-control-arm mounts. Tesla has also documented upper-control-arm ball-joint creaking on Model 3/Y/X from water ingress and corrosion. NHTSA recalled 2020 Model Y for improperly secured front upper-control-arm hardware, stating separation could reduce steering ability and increase crash risk. I am not claiming my vehicle has that exact defect. I am asking NHTSA to determine whether these recurring symptoms indicate another suspension/control-arm defect. I transport a baby in this vehicle. A control-arm failure causing loss of steering could cause a crash with serious injury or death. Tesla now refuses warranty inspection unless I pay a diagnostic deposit first, even though they fixed the same issue under warranty before and the car is under the 4-year/50,000-mile warranty. I ask NHTSA to review this with other Tesla suspension complaints for a defect trend. I can provide VINs, service records, Tesla communications, and noise recordings.

NHTSA ID

11769629

Incident

Oct 7, 2026

On the morning of October 1, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, I was driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y forward out of my townhouse garage with FSD (Supervised) engaged. Immediately upon exiting, the vehicle steered toward a pillar located right at the garage door and struck it with the left side mirror, breaking off the entire lower mirror cover and leaving the mirror assembly crooked. There was no time to react or intervene — the impact occurred the instant the car cleared the garage. This happened the morning after a software update was installed. No injuries; damage is limited to the left exterior mirror. Tesla classified it as "external damage" (customer pay) with a $1,027.50 repair estimate. I am reporting this because the vehicle made an uncommanded steering maneuver toward a fixed obstacle in a low-speed residential setting with no opportunity for driver intervention.

NHTSA ID

11769479

Incident

Oct 1, 2026

On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] PDT, I was parked in a parking lot in my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN: [XXX], approx. 9,416 miles). I engaged Full Self-Driving (Supervised) from a standstill. Without any manual steering input from me, the vehicle initiated a sudden sharp left turn on its own and struck a metal pole, causing approximately $12,000 in damage to the rear and quarter panels. No injuries occurred. The failed component is the FSD (Supervised) steering system. The vehicle was repaired at a Tesla collision center in September 2026 and is my daily driver; it is not available for extended physical inspection. All incident evidence — vehicle telemetry, Tesla privacy data logs, dashcam video, and collision center repair records — is preserved and available on request. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle executed an uncommanded sharp turn in a parking lot — an environment shared with pedestrians. Had a person been in the vehicle's path during the sudden maneuver, it could have caused serious injury. There was no opportunity to anticipate it. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. I reported the incident to Tesla's vehicle safety team via a service log report; after 40+ days I have received no substantive response and no diagnosis beyond an offer to request my own data through the privacy portal. The vehicle was repaired at a Tesla collision center (body work only, no FSD diagnosis) and assessed by Tesla Insurance for the claim, which was classified at-fault to the driver. No police report was filed. There were no warning lamps, messages, alerts, or other symptoms before or during the failure. The FSD engaged icon (blue steering wheel) remained displayed throughout the maneuver, and the dashcam recording shows a visible jolt at impact. Vehicle telemetry obtained from Tesla shows: driver-assist state changed to "Enabled" at [XXX] and back to "Standby" INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.

NHTSA ID

11769191

Incident

Aug 25, 2026

I am filing a safety complaint about the lane departure avoidance system in my 2026 Tesla Model Y (VIN [XXX]) software version 2026.26.6.5, purchased XXX, odometer [mileage]). The system makes abrupt, forceful steering corrections during normal driving. I have to resist these unexpected steering inputs repeatedly, and this has caused growing pain in my left hand, including carpal tunnel symptoms. The system cannot be fully disabled. Even when I turn it off, it turns itself back on every time the car is restarted, so I cannot prevent these interventions. I believe steering force that the driver cannot reliably turn off creates a risk of loss of control, particularly in traffic or on narrow roads. I reported this to Tesla on XXX, and Tesla stated that nothing can be done. I ask that NHTSA review this complaint and evaluate whether this system's steering force and its inability to stay disabled are a safety-related defect. I can provide further information or medical documentation on request. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11766501

Incident

Aug 31, 2026

My Tesla Model Y FSD (Full Self Driving mode) malfunctioned when it unintentionally accelerated and swerved dangerously to avoid what it concluded as potential collision with a merging truck. By the time the driver intervened the vehicle had made contact with road barricades damaging both passenger side front and back door and tire fenders. No warnings were issued. - Component or system failed or malfunctioned - Full Self Driving (FSD) - Safety - FSD malfunctioned causing a crash

NHTSA ID

11764404

Incident

Sep 9, 2026

Subject: Safety Hazard caused by Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance on [2026 Tesla Model Y] Description: I am writing to report a serious safety issue regarding the Emergency Lane Departure Avoidance (ELDA) feature on my US-spec Tesla. Starting with recent software updates, the vehicle forces the Lane Departure Avoidance setting back to "Assist" upon every single drive cycle, with no option to disable it permanently. This behavior creates an immediate safety hazard, especially in cold climate regions and during winter driving conditions. When attempting to steer around immediate road hazards such as open manholes, deep potholes, or debris, the vehicle's cameras fail to recognize the object in the road. If the driver maneuvers to avoid the hazard without a pre-activated turn signal, the ELDA system aggressively intervenes, jerking the steering wheel back into the path of the danger. On slippery, icy, or wet roads, this unexpected electronic intervention causes a sudden loss of traction, risking a severe crash. Forcing a driver to navigate multiple sub-menus on a touchscreen to change a safety-critical setting before every single drive is dangerous and distracting. In the United States, there is no federal mandate requiring this setting to reset to "Assist" on every drive. I request that NHTSA investigate this aggressive software behavior and compel Tesla to restore the option for owners to permanently set Lane Departure Avoidance to "Warning" or "Off".

NHTSA ID

11758972

Incident

Aug 23, 2026

This is what happened: While Full Self-Driving (FSD) was engaged, the vehicle approached an intersection and appeared unable to correctly follow the roadway. Instead of following the intended road path, the vehicle continued forward, drove over the curb, and struck a road sign. The impact knocked the sign down, and the sign subsequently struck the vehicle, including the roof glass. The roof glass shattered and small pieces of glass entered the cabin, exposing both the driver and front passenger to a safety risk. Vehicle data obtained after the incident shows that the vehicle was in ACTIVE_FSD leading up to the collision. FSD changed from ACTIVE to UNAVAILABLE approximately 1.5 seconds before the crash algorithm wake-up. Significant braking occurred only very close to the collision, and no Automatic Emergency Braking intervention was recorded during the incident window. The data also shows multiple substantial steering movements shortly before the collision. Accelerator-pedal data does not establish driver acceleration as the cause of the collision. The available samples show an accelerator position of 2.0% shortly before the collision and 0.0% in the next recorded sample. The driver applied the brake shortly before impact. There were no prior warning lamps or messages indicating that FSD was about to become unavailable before the vehicle departed the roadway. The vehicle has been inspected/repaired following the collision, and vehicle data relating to the incident has been obtained and preserved. Police responded to the collision, and the incident was also reported to insurance. A police report was filed, and the case number is 2026-07160174. I have not yet received the formal CR-4 crash report. Following the collision, I experienced significant psychological distress and trauma-related stress symptoms as a result of the incident.

NHTSA ID

11758061

Incident

Jul 16, 2026

On August 3, 2026, my Tesla Model Y was traveling at approximately 50 mph with Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged. At approximately 4:12:47 PM CDT, FSD became unavailable and then became available again. At 4:12:51.628 PM CDT, FSD was recorded as ACTIVE_FSD again. Approximately 2.36 seconds after FSD was re-engaged, at 4:12:53.987 PM CDT, the vehicle's steering began a sudden and rapid rightward movement. I did not turn the steering wheel or intentionally provide a rightward steering input that initiated this maneuver. The recorded steering angle increased rapidly from approximately +11.4° to +20.7°, +33.3°, +83.3°, +137.9°, +154.7°, and ultimately approximately +282° within about 1.6 seconds. Importantly, FSD was still recorded as ACTIVE_FSD when the steering movement began. FSD changed to UNAVAILABLE at approximately 4:12:54.364 PM CDT, about 0.38 seconds after the steering movement had already started. The steering continued to escalate after FSD became unavailable.The vehicle subsequently experienced severe lateral acceleration of approximately 0.96 g, and crash detection activated at approximately 4:12:55.710 PM CDT. The accelerator was recorded at 0% during the developing steering event and increased only after crash detection. Hard braking and ABS activation occurred afterward.I do not have Tesla Dashcam footage, but I have retained Tesla's vehicle telemetry export containing FSD state, steering, steering-torque, accelerator, braking, vehicle-speed, stability-control, and crash-event data.I am concerned that Tesla FSD may have initiated or contributed to the unexpected steering maneuver that resulted in the collision. I am certain that I did not initiate the sudden rightward steering maneuver.I request that NHTSA investigate whether this represents a potential safety defect or unexpected FSD behavior, particularly the sequence of FSD re-engagement followed approximately 2.36 seconds later by the unexpected steering event while FSD was still ACTIVE_FSD

NHTSA ID

11756945

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

I was driving the car inside the parking garage of the UCLA Medical Plaza in Westwood at around 3:10pm on XXX, looking for an appropriate parking spot. When entering the second basement floor and turning the steering wheel right, to follow the road, the steering wheel was unresponsive and the car felt as if in neutral gear. As the car was on a downward slope, it went straight into the car parked in front. It happened so fast, but it seemed as if the brakes were ineffective. The air bags on the sides were deployed. On the front, the airbag in the steering wheel came out but did not inflate. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11755387

Incident

Aug 3, 2026

The Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software on my 2026 Tesla Model Y repeatedly performs unsafe driving maneuvers requiring manual takeover to avoid collisions. Documented incidents with timestamps since June 3, 2026 include: selecting the incorrect lane and then attempting a route correction against a red light; activating the left turn signal while executing a right turn; attempting to enter a freeway from an incorrect lane; repeatedly missing exits, on-ramps, and turns; and making unnecessary lane changes. In one drive on June 9, the system missed two exits, a freeway on-ramp, a left turn, a right turn, and a U-turn twice within 18 minutes. On July 8, 2026, hours after the vehicle was returned from service with the manufacturer's advised mitigation active, the system repeated the same errors and drove the wheel into a curb, causing wheel damage. My safety and that of other road users was put at risk by incorrect lane positioning, incorrect signaling, and a red light conflict. The manufacturer's service center has inspected the vehicle twice (completed July 8 and July 21, 2026). Both visits were closed with no repair performed. The only action was advising me to disable the Online Routing setting as a temporary workaround, which did not prevent recurrence. The manufacturer stated in writing on July 8 that this is a known software-related matter its engineering teams are actively working to resolve, and a service advisor described it verbally as a firmware issue. However, the manufacturer's written response on July 31 states diagnostics identified no faults. A service center supervisor verbally acknowledged experiencing similar behavior on his own vehicle, indicating the defect is not unique to my vehicle. Service records, complete timestamped incident logs, and dashcam footage of the incidents are preserved and available for inspection upon request. No warning lamps or fault messages appeared before or during any incident.

NHTSA ID

11754061

Incident

Jun 3, 2026

Tesla took off from a parking lot and was uncontrollable, went through the grass, crossed the street and construction before hitting the barricades and fell into a sewer as the road ended there. There were 2 passengers in the car and luckily both passengers came unharmed. But FSD needs to be investigated on why this happened.

NHTSA ID

11752327

Incident

Jul 19, 2026

Steering wheel vibration occurs at highway speeds between 70 and 75 mph on a 2026 Model Y with under 1,000 miles at time of complaint. The vibration was reported to the dealer, who performed a tire balance and alignment check and confirmed both were within specification. The vehicle was tested by the dealer during a service ride-along and no vibration was detected by the technician. However, vibration was independently confirmed by the owner in a same-model loaner vehicle on the same road, suggesting the issue may not be isolated to a single vehicle or tire set. Similar vibration issues have been reported by other owners of the same model year in online owner forums, with no documented fix currently available. Safety concern: reduced steering feedback at highway speeds. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ID

11747655

Incident

Jun 15, 2026

While driving my 2026 Tesla Model Y in June 2026, the vehicle suddenly applied steering input on its own and began swerving left and right even though there were no obstacles in the road. I was driving on a straight section of roadway, centered in my lane, when the steering wheel started moving by itself as if the lane keeping system and steering were confused. I had to fight the wheel in both directions to keep the car from veering toward the curb and toward the adjacent lane. It felt like struggling against another person at the wheel. Fortunately there were no vehicles directly beside me at that moment, so I was able to avoid a collision, but this behavior could easily cause an accident for a typical driver. This incident is part of an ongoing pattern of safety issues with this vehicle. Since late 2025, I have experienced multiple events where the car fails to respond to the accelerator after shifting into Drive and behaves as if it is in neutral until I shift back to Park and then into Drive again including a complete loss of propulsion while driving in moderate traffic. Tesla has already performed recall repairs on the battery/battery contactors and multiple diagnostic visits for intermittent loss of propulsion and steering concerns, but the problems continue. I am filing this complaint because I believe there is a serious defect involving the steering, propulsion system, and lane keeping driver assist systems that could cause loss of control and a crash.

NHTSA ID

11746596

Incident

Jun 17, 2026

The assisted steering function has on multiple occasions failed to activate when vehicle is turned on. It will reset if vehicle is left off, then will randomly fail to activate again. Dash warns you that it has not activated and the car becomes extremely difficult to steer. Manufacturer stated steering rack likely needs replaced but wait time to get an appointment to inspect was over 2 weeks. Car has less than 500 miles on it.

NHTSA ID

11745796

Incident

Jun 6, 2026

I am writing to formally report a serious safety failure involving Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature, which resulted in property damage and a severe safety hazard.While FSD (Supervised) was fully engaged, the vehicle failed to detect a large block of wood in the roadway. The vehicle struck the object, causing significant damage to the brand-new car's left-side tire and body, t touched two other cars hence I called 911 and reported it to ensure they remove the wood. Because I did not know how to manually trigger the dashcam save at the exact moment of the crash, video footage was not captured locally. However, the vehicle’s internal sensors, and Event Data Recorder (EDR) should have logged the active FSD status and sensor data at the time of impact and potentially save it.Immediately following the incident, I contacted emergency services via 911 to report the roadway hazard. I have since visited a Tesla Service Center, where staff informed me that I must wait for the formal complaint process to proceed.Due to recent publicly reported fatalities involving FSD, I strongly believe this software is not safe for public roads, and I have chosen not to renew the feature. I am requesting a comprehensive corporate review of my case. I expect Tesla to pull the vehicle's internal logs, take accountability for this hardware and software failure, provide a full repair of the vehicle, costs about $2000 as estimated by their collision center and issue a complete reimbursement for the damages.

NHTSA ID

11742610

Incident

Feb 23, 2026

I purchased a new 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard and took delivery on approximately 30 May 2026. Within the first week of ownership, the vehicle displayed multiple safety-related warnings, including: * Steering Assist Reduced * Power Braking Assist Reduced * Automatic Emergency Braking Unavailable * Lane Departure Avoidance Features Unavailable * Automatic Vehicle Hold Disabled The warnings have occurred more than once. They initially disappeared and then returned on a later drive. Both incidents occurred while the vehicle was operating with Full Self-Driving (FSD) engaged. During the most recent occurrence, while parking at less than 3 mph, the vehicle’s braking assistance appeared reduced and the brake pedal required significantly more effort than normal. As a result, I nearly struck a curb because the vehicle did not slow as expected. The warnings indicated that increased steering and braking effort may be required. Because the vehicle is brand new and these warnings involve steering, braking, and collision-avoidance systems, I believe this creates a significant safety risk. I no longer feel the vehicle is safe to drive until it is inspected and repaired. Tesla has been notified and a service request has been initiated.

NHTSA ID

11742507

Incident

Jun 1, 2026

2025/2026 Tesla Model Y Juniper experiences noticeable vibration starting at approximately 75 mph on smooth highways. The vibration is felt throughout the entire vehicle: steering wheel, doors, seats, and pedals/floor. It is not limited to the steering wheel. Tire balancing, alignment, and foam checks have all been performed with no resolution. Tesla service states the issue is ‘normal/within spec.’ Video of the vibration with speedometer visible is attached. This matches a widespread pattern reported by other Juniper owners. Video: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11738360

Incident

May 15, 2026