2023 Tesla Model 3 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 56 brake complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model 3, 13% of its 425 total complaints for the year, with 22 crashes and 10 injuries reported. No brake-related recall is currently listed for this year.
- Brakes complaints
- 56
- 13% of 425
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 10
- Median mileage
- 30,273 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or slowly maneuvering, with the car surging forward despite the driver's foot on the brake.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle failing to stop or slow when the accelerator was released, leading to low-speed collisions with parked vehicles, buildings, or fences.
- Some drivers report the automatic emergency braking system engaging unexpectedly or failing to detect obstacles, resulting in hard braking, skidding, or a collision with a stationary object.
- A few complaints describe a full loss of braking response combined with a locked steering wheel, leaving the driver unable to control the car during a crash.
- One complaint reports cruise control failing to disengage, causing the vehicle to continue into a building until impact triggered the airbags.
When 2023 Tesla Model 3 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 12, 2022, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Tesla Model 3?
- NHTSA lists 56 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model 3, which is 13% of the 425 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Tesla Model 3?
- No related recalls are listed in the data for this brake problem area on the 2023 Tesla Model 3.
- Have the 2023 Tesla Model 3 brake issues caused crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints shows 22 crashes and 10 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do 2023 Tesla Model 3 brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2023 Tesla Model 3 is 30,273 miles.
- How does the 2023 Model 3 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2023 model's brake complaint share is 13%, lower than 2022's 22% and 2021's 19%, but higher than 2024's 2% and 2025's 10%.