2022 Tesla Model 3 service brakes problems
166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Tesla Model 3 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tesla Model 3 while using the “FSD” or auto pilot mode will do what’s called “phantom breaking” with its emergency breaking system. This is very scary and has almost caused more accidents than preventing them in my experience. Tesla had not addressed or fixed this issue even with their constant…”
filed Sep 3, 2025
“I pulled up to a red light in a protected left turn lane. My car is set to use regenerative braking and hold/not roll once stopped. I felt my car roll forward a bit, which shouldn't happen when these settings are on. I quickly checked my rearview mirror, assuming someone had hit me from behind to…”
filed Aug 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2021 Model 3 | 124 | 19% |
| 2020 Model 3 | 46 | 10% |
| 2019 Model 3 | 60 | 10% |
| 2018 Model 3 | 86 | 9% |
| 2017 Model 3 | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.