2021 Xos Sa01 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Xos Sa01 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 777 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 23V760000 2023-11-10 242 affected
Defect

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.

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.

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.

POWER TRAIN 23V145000 2023-03-03 275 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 22V881000 2022-11-29 260 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can lead to an increase in stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Xos Sa01 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.