MyTeslaMate
DPB family

DPB_a029_motorTestFault

Power braking assist reduced

What does the DPB_a029_motorTestFault alert mean?

A condition affecting the brake motor control is detected when tested.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Power braking assist reduced
  • Braking may require increased effort

What triggers it

During a motor test activated at start up or when the brake is not applied, an electrical, phase current sensing, or motor issue is detected.

When it clears

new power cycle will trigger motor test again

Potential impact

System will be running in fully degraded state. Braking may require increased effort. Hydraulic Boost Compensation will be triggered when driver pressed brake pedal.

Affected models

Model Y 2025+

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