Is EPB_W124 the same as EPB-W124?

Yes. EPB_W124, EPB W124, and EPB-W124 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: EPB-W124, EPB_W124, EPB W124, EPB_w124_releaseDistanceR, epb_w124_releasedistancer.

What symptoms can EPB-W124 cause?

Electronic Parking Brake alert: The right 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 right parking brake motor is unable to reach the expected release counts.

What should I check for EPB-W124?

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-W124?

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

TESLA Warning

EPB-W124

EPB_w124_releaseDistanceR

Also written as EPB_W124 / EPB W124 / EPB_w124_releaseDistanceR / epb_w124_releasedistancer

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-W124 mean?

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

Original Description

The right 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 right 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 right 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-W124 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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