2023 Tesla Model 3 brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 14, 2026COCrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have a group of individuals that are hacking all of my accounts and trying to steal my car. They first hacked my emails then my Tesla account and now they are actually on the Teslas computer system and have been in the vehicle accessing the screen. After they hacked the system and stopped updates the car started having a bunch of safety concerns and alerts.The breaks were not working and the vehicle would freely roll when full pressure was applied. The collision system in…

   NHTSA complaint #11764076 · source
2. Filed Sep 9, 2026GABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was driving with plenty of distance between me and the car in front of me. The car in front of me had stopped and the Automatic Emergency Braking System on my car went on. Thankfully, there was no car behind me, otherwise, I would have been hit. The sudden stopping has caused me significant lower back pain.

   NHTSA complaint #11762969 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 2026GABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   On XXX at around 3:30 PM EST, I was driving my 2023 Tesla Model 3 on [XXX] about 10 miles outside of [XXX]. I had the adaptive cruise control set at 75 mph. I was driving in the right lane of the two available lanes of travel in that direction. I noticed an unattended car on the right shoulder about a 1/4 mile up the road and continued my drive as normal. The car was at least 5' to 6' off the highway. As i got about 30 yards from the car, my car suddenly slammed on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11759922 · source
4. Filed Jun 8, 2026NJCrash1 injuredTowedBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

   -I was driving down into an indoor basement level garage very slowly as there is a steep incline. It descends from street level to basement level within a distance of approximately 30 to 35 ft. At the end of the incline is a sharp curve to the right, followed by a sharp left turn to proceed straight. -While on the incline, the car was slowing to a stop. I gently tapped the accelerator to keep it moving. -The car suddenly lunged forward, rapidly accelerating. The acceleration…

   NHTSA complaint #11742761 · source
5. Filed Dec 2, 2025HIBrakes

   Regen braking sporadically not working when going down mountain or steep roads. Sometimes they work and sometimes they won’t. This is after extensive driving on warm days while battery is between 70-80%. Support could not help me and they don’t have any technicians available. I’ve sent them videos and time stamps and they are ignoring the issue and unable to help due to lack of knowledgable representatives This is a serious safety concern

   NHTSA complaint #11702604 · source
6. Filed Nov 2, 2025WACrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The vehicle’s brakes did not work, automatic emergency brakes and collision warning both did not work. I pressed on the brake for about 5 seconds but the brakes did not work, resulting in a collision with the car in front. Everything is available for inspection if needed. Both my safety and the driver of the vehicle in front of me was at risk. The problem has not been confirmed yet. The vehicle is currently at a shop, waiting inspection. There were no warning lamps,…

   NHTSA complaint #11697065 · source
7. Filed Oct 9, 202566,000 miILCrashTowedBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   The contact owned a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the third floor of a parking garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to full speed unintendedly, and the steering wheel and the brake pedal were inoperable, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a wall and crashed into the vehicle in front, and the vehicle stopped. No further information was available. No warning lights were…

   NHTSA complaint #11692370 · source
8. Filed Sep 20, 2025GACrash1 injuredTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   On [XXX], my 2023 Tesla Model 3 (VIN: [XXX] ) suddenly accelerated on its own and the brakes failed to respond despite repeated pressing. To avoid hitting other vehicles, I turned into a property driveway and struck a tree. The airbags deployed. This was a case of sudden unintended acceleration combined with complete brake failure, creating a serious safety hazard. Forward Collision Warning also did not prevent the impact. A police report was filed by the Dekalb County…

   NHTSA complaint #11688608 · source
9. Filed Sep 8, 202548,380 miAZBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked hard with several alerts for the "Traction Control, ABS, Lane Departure feature displayed. Additionally, the Stability Control System was disabled, and the message “Brake Hold Unavailable” was displayed. The contact stated that the “Automatic Emergency Braking Unavailable" and an orange triangle with an exclamation light were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

   NHTSA complaint #11685682 · source
10. Filed Sep 4, 2025NJBrakes

    Three times while driving at low speed and attempting to reduce speed—even while pressing the brake pedal—my 2023 Tesla Model 3 unexpectedly accelerated. During the first incident, the Dynamics screen did not allow me to change the Deceleration Mode. After rebooting the touchscreen, the options reappeared briefly, but later that same day they became unavailable again. Incident Times: 2nd incident: September 3, 2025, at approximately 4:15 PM EST 3rd incident: September 4,…

    NHTSA complaint #11685171 · source
11. Filed Aug 1, 2025ILBrakesAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

    While driving to work on a local road, I approached a red light where there were no vehicles immediately ahead. However, my vehicle unexpectedly steered off the road in front of a construction sign, entering a ditch. Despite my attempts to regain control of the steering and braking systems, I was unsuccessful. The vehicle subsequently stopped automatically on an incline. Fortunately, I avoided a collision with a gas station and intersecting roadway, but sustained damage to…

    NHTSA complaint #11677921 · source
12. Filed Jul 14, 2025VACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact rented a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH in the rain, a vehicle in front of him abruptly slowed down. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle jerked to the side. The contact stated that the emergency braking system unexpectedly activated ("slams on") while he was driving due to the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system falsely detecting a potential collision. There were large rocks in the roadway, and there…

    NHTSA complaint #11673405 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology