2021–2023 Tesla Model X Recall
Electrical System
Issued November 10, 2023 · Manufacturer: Tesla, Inc.
- Affected model years
- 2021, 2022, 2023
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Vehicles affected
- 54,676
- Report received
- November 10, 2023
- Repair type
- Over-the-air software update
Summary
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Model X vehicles. The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Tesla has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-005.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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Related
Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.