Service Brakes Problems of Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3 owners have reported 559 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (552 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Tesla Model 3


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Tesla Model 3

The Service Brakes problem

My hard brake lines were corroded and had to be replaced on a 7 year old Model 3 with 70k miles on it. The cost was over $4000 as battery has to come out and it's very labor intensive. Tesla offered no help with paying for this.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

While driving on local road, traffic stopped ahead. I pressed the brakes, but it did not respond. The collision warning and emergency auto-stopping system also did not engage, causing the vehicle to collide with the car in front. Two days before the collision, the Tesla received a firmware update.   Read details...

The Brake Sensor problem

We recently got into an sua with our current Tesla 3. I was turning into my drive way and I came to a complete stop. While I was waiting for the gate to open and when I braked, the car suddenly sped up very fast and I stepped on the brake again but the car did not stop.   Read details...

The Power Assist Brake problem

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the lane departure, steering assist, and braking assist warning lights illuminated. During the failure the steering wheel had become difficult to turn in either direction.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while approaching a stop, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the generator braking was able to stop the vehicle.   Read details...




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