The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V679000·Announced 2023-11-10

2021-2023 Tesla Model X recalled for brake fluid warning system failure

Tesla is recalling 54,676 Model X vehicles from 2021-2023 because the vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and not display a warning light, creating a crash risk. Tesla has released a free over-the-air software update to fix the issue.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting brake safety, a safety-critical component. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported, and the risk remains theoretical at this stage. Per the rubric, safety defects without reported harm are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Tesla, Inc. is recalling 54,676 Model X vehicles from model years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The vehicle's electronic controller may fail to detect when brake fluid levels are low, preventing the warning light from displaying to the driver.

Without a warning light to alert the driver, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid. Low brake fluid reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash.

Tesla has released a free, over-the-air (OTA) software update to address this issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 12, 2023. Owners can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 for more information, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2021 TESLA MODEL X
Brand
TESLA
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • brake-system-failure
  • warning-light-failure
Affected units
54,676

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODEL X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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