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2022 Tesla Model Y Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 133 brake complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, 15% of its 863 total complaints. These reports include 15 crashes and 1 fire, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles, and there are no related recalls on file.

Brakes complaints
133
15% of 863
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
12
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes fail to respond or slow the car during sudden stops, leading to rear-end or lane-departure crashes.
  • Drivers report the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle continued to accelerate instead of stopping.
  • Vehicles have moved forward unexpectedly while parked or idling, with brakes unable to halt the motion before hitting objects or garages.
  • Some owners describe the brakes skipping or failing to lock, causing loss of traction control in slippery conditions.
  • Unexpected acceleration combined with brake failure has occurred both with and without driver-assist features engaged.

When 2022 Tesla Model Y brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2022, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2022 Tesla Model Y brakes complaints: complaints filed per month23Jan 2022Jul 2022Jan 2023Sep 2023Mar 2024May 2025Apr 2026
133 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2022 (23).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Tesla Model Y

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Model Y model year

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

  1. 20190 (0%)
  2. 202036 (13%)
  3. 2021181 (17%)
  4. 2022133 (15%)
  5. 2023154 (13%)
  6. 202427 (8%)
  7. 202515 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2022 Tesla Model Y have?
NHTSA lists 133 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y, which is 15% of the 863 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Tesla Model Y?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
At what mileage do brake problems typically occur on the 2022 Model Y?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2022 Tesla Model Y is 32,000 miles.
Have brake issues caused crashes or injuries in the 2022 Model Y?
Owner complaints tied to brakes report 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 12 injuries for the 2022 Tesla Model Y.
How does the 2022 Model Y compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2022 Model Y's brake complaints make up 15% of its total complaints, similar to 2020 (13%) and 2025 (15%), but lower than 2021's 17% share.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.