2019 Tesla Model 3 service brakes problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Tesla Model 3 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My brake lines have corroded to the point where half a liter of brake fluid has leaked out rendering the vehicle unsafe. Tesla admits that this is a design flaw but says that it does not affect this particular VIN number but the damage is exactly as described: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“The Tesla was hit on the passenger side by a Honda civic that ran a red light traveling more than 25 mph The Tesla spun 180 degrees after impact. No airbags deployed. Immediately after impact the Tesla turned on hazard lights. However the vehicle would not come to a stop after pressing on the…”
filed Apr 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the…Campaign 21V387000 · May 25, 2021
Related service bulletins
On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which may result in loss of brake fluid. Loss of brake fluid will result in a customer facing alert if the fluid reaches the…
SB-26-33-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 8, 2026On certain Model 3 vehicles, brake lines may be corroded beyond acceptable limits, which may result in loss of brake fluid. Loss of brake fluid will result in a customer facing alert if the fluid reaches the…
SB-26-33-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 11, 2026
Service Brakes problems in other Model 3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Model 3 | 12 | 11% |
| 2024 Model 3 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Model 3 | 51 | 12% |
| 2022 Model 3 | 166 | 22% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 124 | 19% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 46 | 10% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 86 | 9% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Tesla Model 3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.