NHTSA Closes Tesla Power Steering Probe — 376K Units Resolved via OTA
Published · Updated · By Investus editorial desk (SUNRYU Partners)
NHTSA closed its power steering investigation into 376,000 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles on June 27, 2026. Resolved via OTA software update with no recall required.
Investigation Overview
• Agency: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
• Vehicles: 2023 Model 3 + Model Y
• Scale: 376,000 units
• Issue: potential electric power steering assist malfunction
Investigation Outcome
• Decision: investigation closed (June 27, 2026)
• No recall
• Resolution: OTA software update
Tesla's Software Advantage
• Safety issue resolved remotely without recall
• OTA capability far ahead of traditional automakers
• Cost and time savings = competitive differentiator
Investment Implications
OTA resolution = no recall cost = financial positive
Software-defined vehicle advantage reconfirmed
NHTSA probe closure = regulatory risk removed
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