NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 XOS SA01 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2021 XOS SA01 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized XOS dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 XOS SA01. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA #23V760000Reported November 10, 2023 · Xos, Inc.
Potentially affected: 242 vehicles
Defect description
Xos, Inc (Xos) is recalling certain 2021-2022 SV05 and 2021 SA01 vehicles. The bolts and brackets connecting the hardware to the electronic parking brake system may come loose, causing the parking brake to fail.
Safety consequence
Electronic parking brake failure can result in a rollaway if the vehicle is not in park with the manual park brake engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the affected hardware and update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 003-23.
Notes
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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA #23V145000Reported March 3, 2023 · Xos, Inc.
Potentially affected: 275 vehicles
Defect description
Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01, and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic parking brake rotor to the driveshaft may have been improperly tightened.
Safety consequence
Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the bolts and related hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Xos customer service at 1-818-316-1890. Xos's number for this recall is REC 002-23.
Notes
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA #22V881000Reported November 29, 2022 · Xos, Inc.
Potentially affected: 260 vehicles
Defect description
Xos, Inc. (Xos) is recalling certain 2021 RM01, SA01 and 2021-2022 SV05 vehicles. The brake lines may be the incorrect length and incorrectly routed, which can result in a brake fluid leak.
Safety consequence
A brake fluid leak can lead to an increase in stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 20, 2023. Owners can contact Xos' customer service at 855-909-4407.
Notes
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.
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