2023 Tesla Model Y Brakes Problems
NHTSA logged 154 brake complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, 13% of that year's total 1,163 complaints, with 37 crashes and 15 injuries reported. There are no related recalls listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 154
- 13% of 1,163
- Crashes reported
- 37
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Median mileage
- 8,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe unintended acceleration while parking or pulling into a driveway, with the brake pedal depressed but the vehicle continuing to move and strike a wall, garage door, or curb.
- Some drivers report the brakes failing to stop the car during stop-and-go traffic or when the vehicle ahead stopped suddenly, resulting in a rear-end collision.
- Several complaints mention 'ghost braking' or unexpected shifting into park while in car wash mode, causing the vehicle to be struck from behind.
- One owner reported the steering wheel spinning and failing during a U-turn, followed by the brakes not working before the vehicle struck a curb.
- Multiple incidents describe the vehicle accelerating on its own despite hard brake application, sometimes linked to regenerative braking behavior.
When 2023 Tesla Model Y brake complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 20, 2022, latest Sep 22, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2023 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
- NHTSA lists 154 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Tesla Model Y, which is 13% of the 1,163 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Tesla Model Y?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue on the 2023 Tesla Model Y.
- Did the brake complaints lead to crashes or injuries?
- Yes, NHTSA data tied to these 154 brake complaints show 37 crashes and 15 injuries, with no fires reported.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2023 Model Y?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this brake issue is 8,000 miles.
- How does the 2023 Model Y compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2023 Model Y's 13% share of complaints tied to brakes is lower than the 2021 model year's 17% but similar to 2022's 15% and 2020's 13%.