Recall 23V679 covers 54,676 2021-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles for a missing low-brake-fluid warning. Tesla's free OTA software update fixes it.
Tesla is recalling 54,676 2021-2023 Model X vehicles because the vehicle controller can fail to detect low brake fluid and does not show the warning light. That leaves owners driving with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase crash risk; Tesla will provide the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The front vehicle controller on the 2021-2023 Tesla Model X is an electronic control unit that reads signals from vehicle sensors and tells the driver when a monitored system is outside its normal range. For the brake system, that includes watching the low brake fluid sensor and turning on the warning light when fluid drops too far. That warning matters because brake fluid carries pedal pressure to the brake hardware at each wheel.
On affected Model X vehicles, the controller's threshold for low brake fluid was set to the wrong range. The sensor can see the fluid level, but the controller does not recognize the low level soon enough and does not display the required warning light. Tesla corrected the threshold in software release 2023.32.7 or later so the controller reads the low-fluid condition correctly.
The warning sign is not the light in this recall, because that light is the part that fails to appear. Low brake fluid can change brake pedal feel or braking performance, so a pedal that feels different or braking that feels reduced needs attention.
Who's affected?
Spans three model years with two component labels tied to the front vehicle controller.
| 2021 Tesla Model X | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model X | electrical system |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | hydraulic brake system |
| 2022 Tesla Model X | electrical system |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | hydraulic brake system |
| 2023 Tesla Model X | electrical system |
| Units affected | 54,676 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021-2023 Tesla Model X is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the warning light, a 2021-2023 Model X can be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash. Treat a changed pedal feel or weaker braking as a reason to pull over safely and contact Tesla service. Repair is free at any franchised Tesla dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2023 Tesla Model X is included in this recall.
- Install Tesla's free over-the-air software update that fixes the low brake-fluid warning-light detection problem.
- Call Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 if the update is not available in the vehicle, and reference recall number 23V679.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is installed. Leave extra following distance and stop driving if braking feels reduced.
What happens at the repair
Tesla's repair is an over-the-air software update that updates the vehicle controller so it can detect low brake fluid and display the warning light correctly. The update is free under the recall, and Tesla has already released it. A dealer visit is not part of the normal repair path for this software remedy. Reimbursement is not offered for this campaign because Tesla says there was no paid repair tied to the underlying condition and owners received the remedy free through the OTA release.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| October 11, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 13, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| October 13, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 12, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 12, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 12, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V679?
Recall 23V679 covers 54,676 2021-2023 Tesla Model X vehicles whose controller can fail to detect low brake fluid and skip the warning light. That means the vehicle can be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance. Tesla released a free over-the-air software update.
What should I do if my 2021-2023 Tesla Model X is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Model X is included in recall 23V679. If it is, confirm the over-the-air software update has been completed. Contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752 and reference Tesla recall SB-23-00-005 if you need help.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Tesla released the over-the-air software update free of charge for affected 2021-2023 Model X vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced braking performance without the low-brake-fluid warning light alerting the driver first. If the vehicle is driven with low brake fluid, braking performance can drop and crash risk increases. The free Tesla software update fixes the warning-light detection issue.
When were owners notified about recall 23V679?
Tesla mailed owner notification letters on December 12, 2023. Used-vehicle owners and owners who missed that letter should still check their VIN, because the VIN decides whether the free software update applies to a specific 2021-2023 Model X.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V679000 |
|---|---|
| Tesla customer service | 1-877-798-3752 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V679 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V679000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →