2022 Tesla Model Y service brakes problems
131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2022 Tesla Model Y — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and jerked. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse(R), the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“FSD (Supervised) was engaged while the vehicle was traveling toward a freeway entrance. The vehicle was expected to turn right, but instead began veering left. The driver applied the brake in an attempt to slow the vehicle and disengage FSD. According to the driver’s recollection, the vehicle did…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2021 Model Y | 177 | 16% |
| 2020 Model Y | 35 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.