NHTSA Complaint #11683439 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11683439
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 6, 2025
Date Filed	August 27, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

All 4 Brake lines (tubes) from either from ABS or Brake booster pump are corroded and pierced. All brake fluid leaked front center of the vehicle and lost all brake. Brake lines or tubes are looks good from under the front and back tires. It looks like a quality of the brake lines / tubes from ABS to the bottom are not meeting the expected quality.

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