Tesla Model S owners have reported 5 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that the parking brake seized while leaving a charging station, and the vehicle screeched into oncoming traffic and stalled. The parking brake warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle had not been charged prior to a snowstorm, and the battery became fully drained. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the main battery and 12-volt battery needed to be replaced before the diagnostic test. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle failed to shift into drive or move. The jack mode was disengaged. While driving, the rear wheels were screeching. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: sb-21-33-002). The vehicle was towed to another local dealer, Tesla service arlington-glebe rd (2710 s glebe rd, arlington, va 22206). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The battery was at 19 percent. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 57 mph, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking inadvertently activated. The emergency brake fault and parking brake fault warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,143.
The contact owns a 2013 Tesla Model S. The contact stated he heard an abnormal noise and the parking brake failed to release. The contact stated that the parking brake fault warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he reset the parking brake system but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle off the highway. The contact continued to reset the parking brake until the parking brake disengaged and he was able to drive to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the parking brake, the rotor, and the brakes to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 17v260000 (parking brake) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,300.
The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model S. While the vehicle was stationary, the parking brake became loose. The contact stated that the parking brake was able to move around freely prior to engaging the vehicle into gear. Tesla (50 edwards court, burlingame, California 94010, (650) 342-1176) was made aware of the failure, as well as NHTSA campaign number: 17v260000 (parking brake) and stated that the oem tires must be re-installed on the vehicle before the recall repair could be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,944.
The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model S. While driving 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact applied the emergency brake, but it also failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The contact sustained minor neck and back injuries that did not required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to an auto body shop. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,500.