Tesla MODEL 3 and Model Y recall: Update Vehicle Software To Rectify EPAS Functionality
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and…
- What to do
- Contact a Tesla dealer to book the free repair. Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
What’s wrong
On affected vehicles operating with a software release prior to 2023.38.4 an overvoltage breakdown in the steering rack may overstress motor drive components on the printed circuit board. If the overstress condition occurs while the vehicle is driving steering assistance will not be affected and a visual alert will illuminate. Once the vehicle speed comes to a standstill a loss of steering assistance may occur and loss of steering assistance will persist when the vehicle is driven again. Manual steering without steering assistance remains available to the driver.
The fix
Install modified software via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| MODEL 3 | 21 Jan 2022 | 26 Aug 2023 | 30,864 |
| Model Y | 6 Jan 2022 | 30 Aug 2023 | 66,598 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 14 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.