How many brake complaints does NHTSA list for the 2022 Tesla Model 3?

NHTSA lists 167 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model 3, which is 22% of the 765 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Tesla Model 3 brakes?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2022 Tesla Model 3.

At what mileage do these brake problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 2,650 miles.

Have these brake complaints resulted in crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data tied to these 2022 Model 3 brake complaints includes 14 crashes and 12 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does 2022 compare to other Model 3 years for brake complaints?

The 2022 model year has the highest share of brake complaints among Model 3 years listed, at 22%, compared to 19% in 2021 and 13% in 2023.

2022 Tesla Model 3 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 167 brake complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model 3, 22% of all 765 complaints for the year and the highest share of any model year. These complaints involve 14 crashes and 12 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 2,650 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Brakes complaints: 167; 22% of 765
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 2,650 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report the vehicle failing to stop when the brake pedal is depressed, sometimes while using Autopilot, traffic-aware cruise control, or self-driving mode.
Some drivers describe unintended acceleration at the same time the brake pedal was pressed, leading to collisions with other vehicles or fixed objects.
Several complaints describe sudden, unexplained hard braking with no obstacle present, commonly called phantom braking, occurring on highways and city streets.
A few owners describe the brake pedal feeling unusually heavy or unresponsive, with the brake warning light illuminated in at least one case.
One report describes the steering wheel and brakes locking up together, leaving the driver unable to control direction or speed.

When 2022 Tesla Model 3 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2021, latest Sep 3, 2025.

167 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2025; peak Feb 2022 (37).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model 3

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Model 3 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20173 (12%)
201892 (9%)
201966 (11%)
202048 (11%)
2021125 (19%)
2022167 (22%)
202356 (13%)
20244 (2%)
202512 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA list for the 2022 Tesla Model 3?: NHTSA lists 167 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model 3, which is 22% of the 765 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Tesla Model 3 brakes?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2022 Tesla Model 3.
At what mileage do these brake problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 2,650 miles.
Have these brake complaints resulted in crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data tied to these 2022 Model 3 brake complaints includes 14 crashes and 12 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does 2022 compare to other Model 3 years for brake complaints?: The 2022 model year has the highest share of brake complaints among Model 3 years listed, at 22%, compared to 19% in 2021 and 13% in 2023.