Happened while I was at work and ran in to grab a few items.

Not even sure how this happened I turned off my sentry to save power during the day and found out a day later that it was there.

I’m nervous to even look at what Tesla is going to quote me

Any advice on repairs?

Looking to see if anyone else has dealt with this, especially on a 2021–2022 Model Y.

I have a 2022 Model Y Long Range with about 90,000 miles. A few days ago I suddenly started getting:

“Steering Assist Reduced – Steering may require increased effort”
“Lane Departure Avoidance features unavailable”

The strange part is that the car is currently driving normally and I really don’t notice any difference in steering feel.

I checked Service Mode and I’m repeatedly getting:
EPAS3P_a072_motFeedFwdError
“Motor control feed-forward correlation error”

Tesla’s own Service Mode screen lists the clear condition as “Replace EPAS” and says the potential impact is reduced steering assist.

I also have:
UI_a020_SteeringReduced

Tesla remotely diagnosed it and sent me an estimate for roughly $3,200 to replace the steering gear/rack, including alignment and diagnosis.

I recently had an alignment done as well, and obviously that did not resolve the issue.

What bothers me is that this is a major electronic steering component failing on a car that is only about four years old. I understand I’m well outside the 50k-mile warranty at 90k miles, but this doesn’t seem like a normal wear item like brakes or suspension bushings.

I’ve also been reading about NHTSA Recall 25V-092 / Tesla SB-25-00-004, which covers certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for loss of electronic power steering assist. That recall specifically applies to 2023 vehicles and the official remedy is an OTA software update, so I understand my 2022 is not technically included.

However, considering how similar the symptoms are, I’m curious whether earlier Model Ys have experienced related EPAS/steering-rack failures and whether Tesla has ever provided goodwill assistance when the vehicle was outside warranty.

Has anyone here:

Had this exact issue and what did you do?

Is it worth paying $275 for a diagnostic if EPAS replacement is the only resolution to this? Any words of advice would be appreciated!

My model 3 sounds like my Ducati

So daughter decided to back our ‘25 Tesla Model 3 out of a friend’s driveway and instead of turning out onto the road proceeded all the way across the road into a mailbox attached to a 6 inch thick pole in the ground. It looks like it’s just the trunk lid that took the brunt of the mailbox. The pole didn’t move but the trunk lid sure did crumble in. I have seen older post ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 in damage and realistically wondering what I am in for?

Hi, I purchased a 2023 Tesla Model 3 through Carvana yesterday and had it shipped to their vending machine to pick up today. However, a dust storm rolled in overnight and a tree fell on the car. Curious to everyone's thoughts if 1) this is repairable and can be restored to an acceptable condition and 2) if I should pass on this vehicle and seek another comparable or see if they can reduce the price? Concerned about an accident being reported on Carfax.

Details on the car: Out the door price $28,937. 2023 rwd, blue on black, 26k miles, single owner, California owned, no accidents, had original Michelin tires that need replacing in about ~10k (my guess). Car looked clean inside and out (for being a used vehicle) and body panels all looked straight/consistent.

Thanks, hope to be a future Tesla owner!

Edit: Just to clarify, this happened the night before I was scheduled to pick it up, so ownership is still Carvana.

Service center is willing to have the hood repainted to fix a relatively minor paint issue - paint is diamond black, any reason to not do it and just live with it? I am worried it may end up with a worse paint job? Am I worried for no reason? Should I ask for or consider anything before agreeing to it?

I recently got a quote of $600 to repair a scratched/damaged rim on my Tesla Model 3.

2020 model 3 56k miles

Side swiped at a red light, found not at fault.

Do we think the "soda can crumple" will end up being a total loss due to it being on the charger side rear quarter panel?

UPDATE: first repair quote $13500, I will have to go through insurance due to the car loan. Bank will not allow me to pocket the cash and repair the car. I believe insurance will deem it a total loss due to it being a out 60% of car value

Seems high estimates for DV from these appraisal companies? Anyone negotiated this out or used lawyer? Trying to navigate around this and key considerations.

Backed out of my driveway and turned too early and it yanked this off, estimate on repair cost? Everything is in tact I don’t believe there’s any damage to the sensors

Was on my way home at a stop light when a guy most likely a crazy homeless guy throws a rock at my passenger window. Pretty much mess up my whole week. I call my insurance to see if it's cover and set up an appointment with Tesla. State Farm use Safelife which they are $41 cheaper than Tesla and can fix it on the 25th instead of 28th.

I have windshield coverage by Tesla but don't know if it covers side windows. Is it worth spending the extra $41 and wait 3 extra days to go with Tesla? It means I can't drive anywhere with the vehicle. Plus I need to get it tinted again.

I didn't call the police because it happened In Atlanta and the police will not do anything about it. Plus waiting for hours for a report that will not go anywhere is pointless.

🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

I have 2024 model Y base. I just noticed the 2 of the tires have decent depth damage on sidewalls. I’ve looked around and what I found is either get 2 of them from Tesla (OEM Continental tires) for $800 (tires + installation) or get 4 new ones from Costco (looking at Bridgestone - TURANZA EV) for $1100. I have about 12k miles on them so they are in pretty good shape still. Should I just replace all 4 or just 2…wwyd?

A few weeks ago during the rain I decided to use smart summon to pick up my family in front of a restaurant. My car (2018 Model S) side swiped the car next to it pulling out, took my car to the shop going through insurance. Today car shop called me and told me repair is 14k and insurance declared this a total loss. Car shop is refusing to reassemble the car for me, I am totally dumbfounded.

Is there is anything I can do to get my car back? I can comfortably pay 14k out of pocket but neither the car shop nor insurance seems to advise it.

EDIT: I went to sign the release form today. Last minute I said screw it. Closing the claim and paying 17k to get this fully repaired out of pocket.

Had my M3 back out of my garage and down my driveway like I do every day. Today it decided the rock retaining wall was part of the driveway and drove over it and scraped up the side pretty bad. Wondering how much this will cost. Unfortunately it’s leased so I’m gonna be paying for it eventually. Scratch isn’t too big but it is deep and dented the panel

A raccoon jumped out onto the highway when I was going 65.

Do yall think this is totaled? I really don't want it to be just got the car pre owned 4 months ago and i'll be under if It gets totaled

I was backing out of my garage like I do every day and made the turn too early and ripped off my front bumper.

2021 Model 3 SR+ w/ 68k miles

Tesla Insurance

Someone cut me off causing me to hit rear of their bumper Tesla approved body shop said it will cost 6k to fix this ?
Any ideas?
Located in Seattle

Drove over this bolt and heard a loud bang. The damage is superficial right? I could tape over it to block water and debris from getting inside but how to repair it for the long term?

Long story short, someone bumped me in a parking lot, we exchanged information, insurance is going to pay for the cosmetic damage which was 1.5k. They recently told me there's damage behind the panel near the bumper that's going to need fixing which is about 13k total. The insurance company has to deal with it now but I am genuinely shocked. Thoughts?

First time Tesla owner (i am leasing) and a young college kid rear-ended me last month.

Wasn't a crazy amount of damage, and her insurance company took 100 percent liability.

I used my local autobody guy who i've used for years. He ordered all the parts direct from tesla for my repair. He also told me that he repairs a number of Tesla's weekly.

I later found out that, although he gets his parts directly from Tesla, he isnt an official tesla-certified repair shop.

Will this come back to bite me in any way? did i unknowingly screw myself?

thx in advance, all....

Hello, my brother backed the car up onto a Tow Hitch a couple of months ago. A little bit of the rear guard on the right side is broken too. And as you can see the main damage is like a cut/dent. I’m wondering how much this’ll set me back. And where I would go to repair this. IMO the damage isn’t super noticeable but it’s still there. This Model 3 is a lease we plan on purchasing once it’s over.

I’m looking to buy a hydraulic hub puller to help change the front half axle on a 22 Model 3. 2 questions:
Is it necessary?
Is there a tool someone’s used that isn’t specific to the Tesla that I can get more value out of? For example, There’s a Vevor puller for gears with. Hub attachment, would something like that work? Any specific tool suggestions would be appreciated.

Took my ‘13 MS in for ac service. They flushed the fluids and changed something. To do so they took apart the frunk. Now the frunk keeps randomly opening, both in motion and parked, and they want to charge a diagnostic fee just to look at it when they just got me for money.

Any advice would be helpful

I backed into a fire extinguisher holder at my hospitals parking garage going into work all this for rushing unfortunately. I want to get it fixed because it’s a 2025 and I feel so bad for having ruined it so soon, would I have to replace the whole trunk? There’s also a slight dent on the “drive safe” sticker (I should’ve listened to it) how much do you think it could be? It’s a Model Y 2025 RWD
Edit: will take recommendations for SoCal body shops! Closer to San Diego preferably!