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2024 Tesla Model Y brakes problems

The 2024 Tesla Model Y has 24 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

24

Brakes complaints

4%

Share of year

11

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Model Y brakes complaints by model year182 complaints2020: 35 complaints2021: 182 complaints2022: 127 complaints2023: 150 complaints2024: 24 complaints2025: 15 complaints2026: 21 complaints
Model Y brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

There was a sudden unintended acceleration and the brake did not work, causing a major accident. Car caught fire and door would not open. The car has completely engulfed. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. Vehicle has been inspected by insurance and…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 15, 2025 · crash · fire

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 2024 Tesla Model Y have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2024 Tesla Model Y brakes — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.