Parking Brake Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 2 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Tesla Model 3

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical problems
1
Parking Brake problems
1

Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Tesla Model 3

The Electrical problem

The rear passenger side break would not release. Had to be towed because the vehicle was non operational.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

2024 Model 3, under 20k miles; burning smell and brake drag from right rear wheel while driving; parking brake fault alerts ui_a019, epbr_a176, epbr_a182; dealer inspection found cracked epb caliper case housing near the electrical connector; Tesla sb-20-33-002 documents this same crack occurring   Read details...




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