Vehicle recall 23V679000 · October 11, 2023
2021-2023 Tesla Model X
The vehicle controller may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V679000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 11, 2023
- Filed by
- Tesla, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB-23-00-005
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 54,676
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Switch/sensor/float; Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Model X (2021-2023): 2023, 2022, 2021
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