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2020 Tesla Model Y brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 37 complaints for the 2020 Tesla Model Y, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
37 7% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
7 and 0
Injuries and deaths
7 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 7 crashes, 7 injuries.

What owners wrote

The contact owned a 2020 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, the vehicle rolled back and crashed into a concrete wall. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Additionally, on October 17, 2021, the contact slightly depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle accelerated abruptly and crashed into another vehicle.

Reported at 7,000 miles, January 2021 CrashInjury

October 8 2020, 5:00pm. Heavy traffic on I-5 north at anaheim, ca near harbor blvd/ball rd exit. I had just changed lanes to the right in preparation to take the exit. Due to heavy traffic, my speed was approximately 10 MPH. Immediately after settling to the new lane, toyota rav4 in front of me brakes aggressively. I was about 6 ft from this car, and immediately pressed my tesla y brake pedal hard in an attempt to avoid collision. But, my tesla y would not stop. The wheels did not lock into full braking.

Reported at 1,500 miles, October 2020 Crash

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