How many brake complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model S have?

NHTSA lists 26 Brakes complaints for the 2017 Tesla Model S, which is 6% of the 424 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Tesla Model S?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Brakes component on the 2017 Tesla Model S.

Did the 2017 Tesla Model S brake complaints involve crashes?

Yes. Of the 26 Brakes complaints, 9 involved a crash and 3 involved injuries, with no fires reported.

At what mileage do brake problems tend to occur on the 2017 Model S?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 4,900 miles, indicating many issues surfaced early in ownership.

How does the 2017 Model S compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2017 model's 26 Brakes complaints and 6% share is lower than the 2016 model's 60 complaints (9% share) and the 2019 model's 18% share, though 2019 had fewer total complaints.

2017 Tesla Model S Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 26 Brakes complaints for the 2017 Tesla Model S, 6% of all 424 complaints filed for the year. Nine of these complaints involved a crash and three involved injuries. No brakes-related recall is on file for this model year.

Brakes complaints: 26; 6% of 424
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 4,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while attempting to park at low speed, with the brake pedal failing to stop the car before it struck another vehicle or object.
Several drivers state the brake pedal was depressed but did not respond, including one case where the parking brake also failed and the car crashed into another vehicle at 35 mph.
Multiple complaints describe the vehicle failing to slow or stop while Autopilot, Autosteer, or Full Self-Driving was active, with the brakes described as nonresponsive even when pressed firmly.
One owner reported the brakes seizing at approximately 70 mph while on Autopilot, with the emergency brake engaging on its own and causing loss of control.
Another owner described ongoing suspension noise along with a loud noise from the brake area when turning the wheel sharply.
The median mileage at failure across these complaints was 4,900 miles, suggesting many incidents occurred early in vehicle ownership.

When 2017 Tesla Model S brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2017, latest Jul 29, 2024.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Jul 2024; peak Feb 2022 (7).

Brakes recalls for the 2017 Tesla Model S

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Model S model year

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

20121 (2%)
201329 (6%)
201415 (4%)
201541 (6%)
201660 (9%)
201726 (6%)
201827 (16%)
20198 (18%)
20206 (8%)
202116 (9%)
202211 (8%)
20235 (4%)
20240 (0%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2017 Tesla Model S have?: NHTSA lists 26 Brakes complaints for the 2017 Tesla Model S, which is 6% of the 424 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2017 Tesla Model S?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Brakes component on the 2017 Tesla Model S.
Did the 2017 Tesla Model S brake complaints involve crashes?: Yes. Of the 26 Brakes complaints, 9 involved a crash and 3 involved injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to occur on the 2017 Model S?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 4,900 miles, indicating many issues surfaced early in ownership.
How does the 2017 Model S compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2017 model's 26 Brakes complaints and 6% share is lower than the 2016 model's 60 complaints (9% share) and the 2019 model's 18% share, though 2019 had fewer total complaints.