TESLA MODEL X 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V679000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA | MODEL X | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-12-12 | 2023-10-11 | 2023-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Tesla, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SB-23-00-005
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 54676
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135
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."
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.
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.
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.
