Is EPB_W123 the same as EPB-W123?

Yes. EPB_W123, EPB W123, and EPB-W123 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: EPB-W123, EPB_W123, EPB W123, EPB_w123_releaseDistanceL, epb_w123_releasedistancel.

What symptoms can EPB-W123 cause?

Electronic Parking Brake alert: The left parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts. Related vehicle feature may be reduced or unavailable Alert visible in the Tesla app: The left parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts.

What should I check for EPB-W123?

1. Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels for 10 seconds 2. Check for pending OTA software updates in Controls > Software 3. If the alert persists, schedule a Tesla Service appointment 4. Describe the alert code and any symptoms when booking service

Is it safe to drive with EPB-W123?

🟡 Check the vehicle display for drive or charge restrictions and schedule service promptly.

TESLA Warning

EPB-W123

EPB_w123_releaseDistanceL

Also written as EPB_W123 / EPB W123 / EPB_w123_releaseDistanceL / epb_w123_releasedistancel

System

EPB

Electronic Parking Brake

Type

Warning

Why does the exact Tesla alert ID matter?

Record the exact alert ID, including underscores, suffixes, and companion alerts. Tesla alerts that look similar can point to different modules, timestamps, and service procedures.

What does EPB-W123 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) module. The left parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts.

Original Description

The left parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

Electronic Parking Brake alert: The left parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts.
Related vehicle feature may be reduced or unavailable
Alert visible in the Tesla app: The left parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts.

How to Diagnose and Resolve

1 Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels for 10 seconds
2 Check for pending OTA software updates in Controls > Software
3 If the alert persists, schedule a Tesla Service appointment
4 Describe the alert code and any symptoms when booking service

Severity Notes

EPB-W123 is a Warning in the Electronic Parking Brake system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

Other EPB Codes

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