2021 Refreshed Model S - steering wheel yolk material peeling off?

[Bull]

I’ve heard from others that say it’s exactly the same, and that even the G revisions fall apart.

My rev G (3rd yoke) has held up fine. Hopefully they made some real improvements. It does seem a bit tougher to me.

 

[WilliamG]

I had my yolk steering when replaced today (3/22/23) and they did not add an airbag horn like people are saying. I asked the tech and he said it's still just a button on the wheel.... had no idea what I was talking about.

And they’re correct. There is no airbag-press horn.

 

[flying_things]

V2 yoke is coming this summer with improved material . Could we get free replacement again if our v1 peel off again?

 

[zoomer0056]

V2 yoke is coming this summer with improved material . Could we get free replacement again if our v1 peel off again?

Is that a yoke or a squared off wheel ... squeel?

 

[r3nd3r]

My advisor today mentioned I should wait before replacing my yoke. The scroll buttons on mine are a bit loose and jingle and frustrate the hell out of me.

I guess I’ll just wait it out a bit longer and see what this new yoke has in store for us.

Any ideas what improvements, if any, other than the material, could be?

 

[kazamm]

Yoke is a piece of sh*t - my hope is that they'll offer free wheel replacements once the initial demand is over.

 

[zoomer0056]

Yoke is a piece of sh*t - my hope is that they'll offer free wheel replacements once the initial demand is over.

Hope eternal cost a lot more in dissatisfaction than the $700 instant satisfaction replacement cost.

 

[evfeh]

What I learn about threads like this is that if I follow “the majority” (which supposedly hates the yoke) without forming my own opinion and trying it myself, I’d be wrong.

 

[zoomer0056]

What I learn about threads like this is that if I follow “the majority” (which supposedly hates the yoke) without forming my own opinion and trying it myself, I’d be wrong.

Yup, the loud majority that won't accept other opinions as relevant. I bought a Feb 2022 MSLR. I never test drove one and only looked at 'em on the road. I did read some TMC before buying, but it did not affect me one way or the other. I'm with you and wanted to experience the MS myself. I was (still am) excited about the tech and something new (OTA updates are awesome). It took me just a few trips around the parking lot to love regen one pedal driving. I love the yoke and would never consider the round wheel retrofit. However, I did put a raised clear button on the horn and that's it. All the talk about crossing arms and cant find the buttons does not affect me. I did not get used to the car, I "learned" how to drive it. My two previous cars were Corvettes. Its been 14 months and still loving the Model S. It's the best car I've ever owned and will never go back to an ICE vehicle.

 

[kazamm]

Hope eternal cost a lot more in dissatisfaction than the $700 instant satisfaction replacement cost.

I already paid $600 for the yoke completer (Tesla 2022 Yoke Completer — Aftershock Garage Tesla & EV Services) which ate my budget for the replacement

 

[Jayskywalker21]

I already paid $600 for the yoke completer (Tesla 2022 Yoke Completer — Aftershock Garage Tesla & EV Services) which ate my budget for the replacement

That looks terrible it's not even fully connected

 

[r3nd3r]

That looks terrible it's not even fully connected

oh...my...goodness... this is not the solution for a yoke replacement

 

[ricmoe]

Agreed, this is the way to go:

Tesla Model S Yoke Steering Wheels (June 2021 - Present)

 

[kazamm]

That looks terrible it's not even fully connected

Yup, yoke is THAT bad. This has improved it 300% though.

Yoke was the biggest mistake in the history of human > auto interaction. I'm going to hold off from doing anything else until Tesla gives it away.

Buying a 3rd party wheel at the time was $2500+

 

[kazamm]

oh...my...goodness... this is not the solution for a yoke replacement

Nope, but yoke is THAT bad. Worst decision ever made by a manchild due to people enabling him.

Can't wait for any reasonable EV car to come to the market so i can be done with tesla

 

[r3nd3r]

Nope, but yoke is THAT bad. Worst decision ever made by a manchild due to people enabling him.

Can't wait for any reasonable EV car to come to the market so i can be done with tesla

ok good luck with that

 

[dev_lvl80]

Replaced Yoke today. Prev yoke hold 1y +-. Started peeling terrible on top ends.
Replaced revision is G. Technician confirmed - this is latest rev.

 

[kazamm]

Replaced Yoke today. Prev yoke hold 1y +-. Started peeling terrible on top ends.
Replaced revision is G. Technician confirmed - this is latest rev.

Did they offer to replace it with the wheel for free by chance?

 

[Mrtempo71]

Yoke steering wheel is very poor quality. Less than 7,000 miles. And the horn and turn signals are difficult to find in an emergency

 

[yerEVan]

I have a ‘21 plaid S and stopped by the SC yesterday and service said that I qualify for a replacement yoke due to peeling or also qualify to get a free round steering wheel as a replacement. Sticking with new yoke option.