Brake lurch during regenerative-to-hydraulic transition
SERVICE BRAKES
52 NHTSA complaints · 2022-06 → 2026-08
“Brakes release briefly when slowing to a stop. While slowing to a stop with steady pressure on the brake pedal, the braking action will momentarily give out, resulting in the vehicle lurching forward beyond the anticipated stopping/slowing distance before the braking action…”
“My vehicle occasionally exhibits a behavior during low speed braking (such as approaching a stop sign or red light) where the deceleration will briefly cease in spite of constant brake pedal pressure. This lasts for less than a second before brake behavior returns to normal”
“The brakes temporarily let up and the vehicle lurches forward before the brakes re-engage, resulting in an unpredictable, delayed stop. It is unpredictable and can result in the driver's stop being dangerous. This usually takes place at stop lights, stop signs, and parking…”
“On May 18, 2025, 4:00pm, my wife was applying brakes to stop for a stop sign at a T-intersection. Suddenly, the car lurched forward and accelerated uncontrollably. Despite her attempts to stop, her vehicle crossed four traffic lanes, vaulted over curb, nosedived into turf, and…”