Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V679000 Reported October 11, 2023

Failure to detect low brake fluid/fmvss 135

Tesla, Inc. · N/A · 54,676 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V679000
Manufacturer Campaign
SB-23-00-005
Manufacturer
Tesla, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
54,676
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 11, 2023
Completion Rate
99.10

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V679000 or campaign SB-23-00-005.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V679000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V679000?

NHTSA recall 23V679000 was issued by Tesla, Inc. on October 11, 2023. It addresses: Failure to detect low brake fluid/fmvss 135. The recall affects approximately 54,676 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Tesla, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V679000 or the manufacturer campaign number SB-23-00-005. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.