2022 Tesla Model S service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Tesla Model S — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL / third brake light) fails on 2021 and newer Tesla Model S vehicles (including Plaid). This is a common issue reported by many owners, particularly as vehicles exit the warranty period. No redesigned or corrected replacement part has been made available by…”
filed May 8, 2026
“Incident Description: While driving through a parking lot at 20 mi/hr, my vehicle's AEB system activated in response to another vehicle approaching from a perpendicular direction. However, the system's response was dangerously delayed and inappropriate stopping the car right in front of the other…”
filed Dec 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Model S years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 Model S | 15 | 9% |
| 2020 Model S | 6 | 8% |
| 2019 Model S | 7 | 16% |
| 2018 Model S | 25 | 15% |
| 2017 Model S | 25 | 6% |
| 2016 Model S | 53 | 8% |
| 2015 Model S | 21 | 3% |
| 2014 Model S | 10 | 3% |
| 2013 Model S | 21 | 5% |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Tesla Model S
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.