# 2023 TESLA MODEL Y — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `2160796` · 2025-12-27 · 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 Y
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
While traveling at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly veered to the right without driver input. The Autopilot/FSD system was not engaged.   It all happened in a matter of seconds.  There was no system failure message on the screen. The vehicle airborne and hit a tree. All side airbag were deployed. Was able to open the door and walk away without any major injuries.     Software update : 2025.44.25.5
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*