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UI_a020_SteeringReduced

Steering assist reduced

What does the UI_a020_SteeringReduced alert mean?

The primary or secondary Electronic Power Assisted Steering module (EPAS3P or EPAS3S) detects a condition affecting its functionality or reduced ability to provide power steering assistance while drive rail is on

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Steering assist reduced
  • Steering may require increased effort

What triggers it

EPAS3P or EPAS3S detects a condition affecting its functionality or reduced ability to provide power steering assistance while drive rail is ON

When it clears

EPAS3P or EPAS3S resumes standard operation, or drive rail turns OFF

Potential impact

Steering assistance is reduced or inoperational

Affected models

Cybertruck Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

Track your Tesla's alerts automatically

Alerts like this reach MyTeslaMate through your car's Tesla telemetry API. MyTeslaMate logs every alert your Tesla reports and turns it into readable history and real-time notifications — hosted TeslaMate with no server to run.