2025 Tesla Model Y service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2025 Tesla Model Y — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“am reporting a serious safety concern involving a 2025 Tesla Model Y, VIN [XXX] . On [XXX], the vehicle was being driven on [XXX] in Columbus, Ohio while the driver was traveling to Columbus Preparatory Academy. During the trip, the steering reportedly stopped responding properly, and the driver…”
filed Jun 3, 2026
“I was at full stop on [XXX] facing [XXX] at a red traffic signal at intersection. Then while still at light which was red the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated toward [XXX] on its even with feet on brake, I attempted to maneuver to avoid colliding with vehicles traveling on [XXX] , then made a sharp…”
filed Apr 7, 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 | 21 | 7% |
| 2024 Model Y | 24 | 8% |
| 2023 Model Y | 149 | 13% |
| 2022 Model Y | 128 | 15% |
| 2021 Model Y | 177 | 17% |
| 2020 Model Y | 35 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.