Tesla has issued a new Service Bulletin to replace the front brakes for new Model Y Juniper vehicles. The Service Bulletin comes after repeated reports from owners of brake noise, which Tesla at first said was normal.
According to Service Bulletin SB-26-33-002, the issue is limited to certain 2025 and 2026 Model Y vehicles built at Giga Berlin. The bulletin is titled “Replace Front Brake Rotors” and specifically applies to Dual Motor (AWD) configurations in Canada and other markets supplied by Giga Berlin, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand.
What’s The Issue?
Tesla says that on affected vehicles, “the front brakes may exhibit a squealing noise when braking in cold and/or humid conditions.”
For many owners of the updated Model Y, this will sound very familiar. For months there have bdealing with brake noise for months, only to be reassured that the sound was characteristic of the braking system. Now, Tesla has formally acknowledged the concern and outlined a fix.
Who Qualifies For the Repair?
The Service Bulletin states that if a customer complains of squealing from the front brakes during braking, and the vehicle has accumulated less than 50,000 km (31,070 miles), technicians are instructed to replace the front brake rotors with an updated part.
Importantly, the bulletin includes a notable instruction, “If this bulletin is applicable to the vehicle, perform the correction without any need for inspection.”
That means if your vehicle falls within the specified build range and meets the mileage requirement, Service should proceed directly with the repair rather than attempting to replicate the noise or dismiss it as normal.
What Does the Fix Involve?
The correction description says they will replace the front brake rotors and burnish the brakes. Tesla estimates the repair time at just over one hour.
However, the bulletin also indicates that Mobile Service “Cannot Perform” the repair, meaning owners will need to visit a Service Center rather than having the work completed at home.
What Owners Should Do
If you own a 2025 or 2026 AWD Model Y built at Giga Berlin and are experiencing front brake squeal, this bulletin applies to you.
When submitting a service request through the Tesla app, reference SB-26-33-002 and mention that your vehicle is within 50,000 km.
For owners who have been pushing for a resolution after repeated visits, this bulletin provides something concrete to point to. Whether Tesla is installing an updated rotor design that eliminates the issue remains to be seen, but at least there is now an official pathway to a fix.
If you’ve been experiencing this issue, or had this repair completed, let us know in the comments below.
Here is the full Service Bulletin from Tesla.
