Tesla Model S, Model X Recall R/2017/182: Parking Brake May Not Release Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 1,466
- vehicles in the UK
- SB-17-33-002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Tesla recalled Model S, Model X vehicles built between 22 February 2016 and 7 October 2016. An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the brake caliper. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RELEASE CORRECTLY Defect: An improperly manufactured internal caliper gear may fail. This may cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply. An EPB warning light and message should appear. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the EPB not to release and in some circumstances not to apply.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the brake caliper.
Are You Affected?
Model S, Model X built between 22 February 2016 and 7 October 2016 may be included. Tesla estimates 1,466 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
- Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the campaign code SB-17-33-002 or the DVSA reference R/2017/182. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The Tesla recall launched before it was R/2015/233 on 20 Nov 2015, for seatbelt may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/191 on 8 Jun 2017, for passenger airbag will not deploy. You can also see every Tesla recall, the Tesla Model S recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/182, launched 19 April 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.