2013 Tesla Model S brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 25 complaints for the 2013 Tesla Model S, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 tesla model s. While the contact's husband was making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to stop when the brakes were applied and crashed into a side ditch. The front driver's side air bag deployed with excessive force, causing multiple injuries to the driver. As a result, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot where it was deemed a total loss.
Twice my tesla lunged forward accelerating speed when trying to park resulting in accidents. I reported both issues to tesla. First time they denied that happening and the second time this past year they needed additional information. Then when I provided the information my emails kept getting bounced back. First incident occurred when parking in a school parking spot with a cement block.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Tesla Model S
- Electrical system 195 complaints
- Suspension 92 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints