Service Brakes Problems of Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y owners have reported 498 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (494 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's software/programming (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Tesla Model Y


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Tesla Model Y

The Service Brakes problem

I am writing to formally lodge a complaint against Tesla, inc. Regarding multiple critical safety failures that occurred with my Tesla Model Y (VIN: [xxx] ) during a collision on Saturday, [xxx], while I was traveling eastbound on [xxx] from the [xxx] exit to the [xxx] exit in pennsylvania.   Read details...

The Software/programming problem

2023 Tesla y -consumer is writing about concerns with the speed assistance, auto-pilot (quick stopping action). Consumer was unaware of the dangers and that there was no cruise or lane control. Consumer submitted service request. Consumer has listed summary of observations & incidents.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

Fatal Tesla brake failures. The brake of Tesla suddenly failed while I was driving, it has happened multiple times even after the service center claimed the issue was fixed. When the issue happened, the brake was not effective and made huge noise while I pressed it.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

Went to stop on bellflower Ave in long beach around 8 am 2/11/21 to turn in to the long beach va and had loss of brake pressure. Basically stopped from regenerative braking. Had to push brake pedal to the floor to engage at all. Thankfully did not have an accident.   Read details...




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