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2026 Tesla Model Y brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 28 complaints for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, 4% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
28 4% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
9 and 0
Injuries and deaths
5 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 9 crashes, 5 injuries.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH into a parking spot, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle drove over a parking bump, struck a bench, and the automatic emergency braking system engaged, preventing the vehicle from hitting the wall. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that she had back pains, but was unsure whether they were related to the failure. There was no medical attention received.

Reported at 6,000 miles, February 2026 CrashInjury

The contact owned a 2026 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal to attempt to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact mentioned that when attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver, and the vehicle crashed into a curb and merged into a landscaping facility. The contact was able to shift the vehicle into neutral, then reverse.

Reported at 4,900 miles, September 2025 Crash

Other problems reported for the 2026 Tesla Model Y

Brakes problems in other years

Brakes problems across all Tesla models