Tesla Model S service brakes problems by year
199 NHTSA owner complaints name the service brakes across 12 Model S model years. The most reported year is 2016 with 53 reports.
| Year | Service Brakes reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Model S | 4 | 4% | — | |
| 2022 Model S | 11 | 8% | — | |
| 2021 Model S | 15 | 9% | — | |
| 2020 Model S | 6 | 8% | — | |
| 2019 Model S | 7 | 16% | — | |
| 2018 Model S | 25 | 15% | — | |
| 2017 Model S | 25 | 6% | — | |
| 2016 Model S | 53 | 8% | 8,879 mi | |
| 2015 Model S | 21 | 3% | 53,492 mi | |
| 2014 Model S | 10 | 3% | — | |
| 2013 Model S | 21 | 5% | 36,000 mi | |
| 2012 Model S | 1 | 2% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the service brakes. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.