CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING:SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles may fail to detect low brake fluid, so the dashboard warning light will not come on. The vehicle may then be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Tesla is providing a free over-the-air software update to correct the problem. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752, and check your VIN for open recalls.
If you own one of these vehicles, schedule the update as soon as possible and keep an eye on your brake fluid level in the meantime. Contact Tesla customer service with any questions about the remedy.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Tesla Model X | 202120222023 |
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