Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Tesla Model S has 10 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 18, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | To avoid collision on the highway with a deer crossing in front of me, I braked very hard. The left ... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Third time this week I have been thrown forward into the steering wheel with no cars or objects surr... |
| May 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Another automatic phantom braking throwing us toward in the car with no objects or other cars in pro... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Im having total braking loss around freezing temps The issue occurs around freezing temps, after a ... |
| Nov 16, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Our Tesla, in the "Full Self Drive" mode, has on more than one occasion applied the brakes suddenly ... |
| Aug 6, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | In August 2022 I was driving my Tesla S. I was traveling 25 miles an hour or less. I unfortunately l... |
| Jun 26, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes are not strong enough to brake tires loose or cause anti lock. My Chevrolet Colorado out stop... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle put the brakes on when on adaptive cruise, but with very few cars around. The last time,... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It is still unknown, but I believe the brakes failed. My wife was driving and making a left turn int... |
| Feb 17, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While in autopilot, the car brakes for no reason, phantom breaking. This happens while in right lane... |