Tesla Model X: Electrical system

Date

Oct. 11, 2023

Filed by

Tesla, Inc.

Vehicles

Tesla Model X (2021, 2022, 2023)

Component

Electrical System; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Brake Fluid Low Warning › Switch/Sensor/Float

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

54676

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 12, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

SB-23-00-005

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

135

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Vehicle Controller - Front · Model X Front Vehicle Controller · 1585663-02-B; 1585663-03-B; 1585663-04-B; 1585663-00-C; 1585663-01-C; 1585663-10-D; and 1585663-20-D

Recall number

23V679000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.