# 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1640988` · 2020-01-26 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Year:** 2020
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 1,250
- **Speed:** 3 mph
## Narrative
WHEN I SLOWED DOWN ON A CITY STREET, AND TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT, THE CAR SPEEDED UP BY ITSELF.  AND THE BRAKE DIDN'T RESPOND WHEN I STEPPED ON IT.  THE CAR GLIDED INTO A POWER POST.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*