Tesla MODEL S brakes problems
493 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
3,384 owner complaints analyzed
38 distinct recall campaigns
40,594 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,732 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
493 of 3,384 complaints match this topic (14.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11300279 · 2020-01-19 (January 19, 2020)
CAUSE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED JUST BEFORE ENTERING INTO A HEAD IN PARKING SPACE WHEN WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY CAUSING IT TO JUMP THE CURB AND TAKE DOWN A RETAINING WALL. IT CONTINUED THROUGH THE WALL UNTIL IT WAS STOPPED BY A TREE. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. VEHICLE SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT WERE AS FOLLOWS: THERE IS NO AUTOPILOT ON THIS MODEL S AND CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE CAR WAS SET WITH CREEP MODE OFF. HVAC WAS ON.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11300279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11338928 · 2020-07-12 (July 12, 2020)
THE TOUCH SCREEN ON THE TESLA IS BLACK AND WILL NOT TURN ON. IT'S AS IF THE COMPUTER IS DEAD. IT WAS WORKING I PARKED AT UPS DELIVERY GOT OUT, DROPPED OFF A PACKAGE GOT BACK I. THE CAR LIKE NORMAL WITH THE KEY FOB, SAT DOWN PRESSED THE BRAKE AND NOTICED NOTHING MOVED, IN OTHER WORDED THE SEAT, AND THE TOUCH SCREEN STAYED OFF. NOTHING CAME BACK AFTER THAT...
Owner-reported narrative. 114,938 miles reported. Look up ODI 11338928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11426091 · 2021-07-23 (July 23, 2021)
I recently had my Tesla Model S serviced due to the touchscreen going blank (losing functionality of defrosting, temperature, sunroof, and a list of other issues). Driving with a fogged up window is dangerous. Thank you to the NHTSA for forcing Tesla to replace it free of charge. Unfortunately, it appears that Tesla is not replacing it with a new unit. Instead it is a refurbished unit. Just days after servicing I got in the car to drive and the following error comes up on the touchscreen: "Center display memory storage device is degraded. Witho…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11426091 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11434069 · 2021-09-23 (September 23, 2021)
The contact owns a 2012 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted to neutral. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred daily while driving whenever he depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but prov…
Owner-reported narrative. 125,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11434069 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10545230 · 2013-09-24 (September 24, 2013)
THE CAR WAS GOING AT ABOUT 5 MPH GOING DOWN A SHORT RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY. BRAKE WAS CONSTANTLY APPLIED. THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. IT HIT A CURB AND THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE CAR LANDED ON A 4.5 FT HIGH VERTICAL RETAINING WALL. THE WALL IS ONE FOOT AWAY FROM THE CURB. THE FRONT PORTION OF THE CAR WAS HANGING UP IN THE AIR. THE CAR WAS AT ABOUT 45 DEGREE UP AND ABOUT 20 DEGREE TILTED TOWARD THE RIGHT SIDE. AN ENGINEER FROM TESLA SAID THE RECORD SHOWED THE ACCELERATING PEDAL WAS STEPPED ON AND IT ACCELERATED FROM 18% TO 100% IN SPLIT SECOND. H…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10545230 at NHTSA ↗