diff --git a/selfdrive/car/tesla/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/tesla/interface.py
index 49e06d8923..6a73472108 100755
--- a/selfdrive/car/tesla/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/tesla/interface.py
@@ -23,7 +23,6 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
     ret.longitudinalTuning.kpV = [0]
     ret.longitudinalTuning.kiBP = [0]
     ret.longitudinalTuning.kiV = [0]
-    ret.stopAccel = 0.0
     ret.longitudinalActuatorDelayUpperBound = 0.5 # s
     ret.radarTimeStep = (1.0 / 8) # 8Hz