Tesla recalls nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles over brake safety issue

Tesla announced a recall for some of its vehicles over a potential brake fluid safety issue.

The recall notice will affect 55,000 of its Model X vehicles from 2021-23, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.

The car may be unable to detect low brake fluid and not display a warning light, failing to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, NHTSA said.

“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,” the agency's notice said.

Tesla, owned by Elon Musk, has released a software update free of charge to fix the issue.

The company said it will notify owners of the faulty vehicles in a letter mailed Dec. 12, according to NHTSA. The number for this recall is SB-23-00-005.

Customers can contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.

This is the company’s third recall in 2023.

Tesla recalled more than 3,000 Model Y cars that had loose bolts and recalled 362,000 cars over self-driving software that could cause crashes. It also recalled more than 1 million vehicles in China after issues were found in the car’s acceleration and braking systems.