2023 Tesla Model X service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2023 Tesla Model X — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On two occasions while driving using Tesla’s FSD, the brake has failed to engage in emergency situations after engaging the brake pedal. I have reported this issue to Tesla as part of a broader buy back request for my car which has had multiple issues and continues to have multiple issues. Tesla…”
filed Feb 9, 2025
“Episode #2 'Near-death-Experience" Tuesday[XXX] Tesla Model X "Auto Steer" abruptly Stopped on [XXX] between 1.10PM - 1.15PM Sent a message to Tesla around 1.30pm, Exactly the same scenario happened on [XXX]. Coming from [XXX] going to [XXX] , after 10-15 seconds, car STOPPED abruptly. I do not…”
filed Oct 31, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning lightCampaign 23V679000 · Oct 11, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other Model X years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Model X | 2 | 8% |
| 2022 Model X | 9 | 7% |
| 2021 Model X | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Model X | 8 | 7% |
| 2019 Model X | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 Model X | 14 | 7% |
| 2017 Model X | 17 | 6% |
| 2016 Model X | 24 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Tesla Model X
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.