# 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1916456` · 2023-08-06 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
On May 22, 2023 I had an annual physical exam at the doctor's office at 9:00 am.  Upon completion of the visit, I drove my model 3 from the parking spot (3rd level) towards the ground floor. At the final turn, at the ground floor, I felt that the car had an unusual resistance when I tried to navigate the turn. The steering wheel felt as if it were locked. As a result of not being able to turn the steering wheel, I hit seven cars that were parked at the ground floor and incurred substantial damage.  The car is totaled unfortunately.  I am hoping that the NHTSA may have a way to analyze the true cause of this accident before they send the car to the salvage market.
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