repaired · 2025 Q4
Parking brake
Risk. 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.
2021 Xos SA01Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Xos SA01. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-881 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Xos SA01 has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Xos SA01 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. Loose bolts may allow the driveshaft to separate, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak can lead to an increase in stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Xos.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other SA01 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SA01 median. How we score
'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
Own a 2021 SA01?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.