2020 Tesla Model Y service brakes problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2020 Tesla Model Y — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There was a grinding sound coming from the LF wheel. This was progressively getting worse. Car was shaking while driving so dropped it off with my mechanic due to safety concerns. Per the mechanic that fixed the issue: Inspection found LF wheel bearing is loose. A bolt backed out on inside rubbing…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“When I went to my local garage to have a wheel rotation and wheel alignment done, they discovered that my rear driver side break hose was leaking. They also discovered that the rear passenger side break hose was showing similar wear/damage. I had the car towed to Tesla repair center because the…”
filed Jun 13, 2024
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
Service Brakes problems in other Model Y years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y | 24 | 7% |
| 2025 Model Y | 15 | 15% |
| 2024 Model Y | 25 | 8% |
| 2023 Model Y | 150 | 13% |
| 2022 Model Y | 130 | 15% |
| 2021 Model Y | 177 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Tesla Model Y
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.