NHTSA ODI #11677290

2021 Tesla Model 3 Complaint

Steering / Power Train / Service Brakes

Filed July 30, 2025 · Incident date July 30, 2025

Vehicle
2021 Tesla Model 3
Component(s)
Steering / Power Train / Service Brakes
Complaint filed
July 30, 2025
Date of incident
July 30, 2025
Reported VIN
5YJ3E1EC0MF

Owner's description

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - ABS, Automatic Emergency Braking, Traction Control, Stability Control failed while braking using the regenerative braking. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? - While coming to a stop using the regenerative braking, the regenerative braking immedietely ceased to work, and the driver had to immediately apply the hydraulic brakes to avoid a rear end collision Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? - No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? - No, they appeared while braking. This issue is not new to this vehicle and has happened in the past, however the errors cleared themselves out.

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