Tesla Model S Brakes problems
1.12 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
49 of the 723 complaints about the Tesla Model S (6.8%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 1.1× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
49Complaints · Brakes
6.8%Share of complaints
1.12×vs. all vehicles
6Last 12 months
8.2%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
6 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months, versus none in the 12 months before.
4 of these reports (8.2%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 6 · Previous 12 months: 0
What owners report
On[XXX], at approximately 6:30 PM while I was driving my 2019 Tesla Model S in Fort Lee, NJ. While navigating through congested traffic and executing a right turn from [XXX] on a green light, the auto-pilot system was not using, my vehicle unexpectedly…
In August 2022 I was driving my Tesla S. I was traveling 25 miles an hour or less. I unfortunately lost consciousness for a very short time. My tesla then crashed into a parked car. There was snow emergency braking nor any emergency alarms.
Catastrophic structural failure of the rear driver-side (LH) brake caliper assembly on a 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid at approximately 18,036 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the cruise control feature engaged, the brakes independently activated without the brake pedal being depressed. No warning light was illuminated.
I noticed it happened before but I couldn't quite figure out what happened! I was driving down the local road and got ready to go under a overpass and next thing u know my EV just slammed on brakes like I was about to hit someone!
The center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL / third brake light) fails on 2021 and newer Tesla Model S vehicles (including Plaid). This is a common issue reported by many owners, particularly as vehicles exit the warranty period.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Brakes for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Tesla Model S
- Unspecified or other133
- Driver-assist systems122
- Electrical107
- Wheels, tires & suspension94
- Steering84
- Body & structure50
- Brakes49
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