MyTeslaMate
BMS family

BMS_a018_SW_Brick_UV

Unable to drive

What does the BMS_a018_SW_Brick_UV alert mean?

The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a brick has fallen below the minimum brick voltage.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Unable to drive
  • PULL OVER SAFELY

What triggers it

The BMS detects that a brick fell below the minimum brick voltage.

When it clears

The BMS detects that all bricks are reporting acceptable brick voltages.

Potential impact

Inability to charge, drive, or support the low voltage (LV) system

Affected models

Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+

Track your Tesla's alerts automatically

Alerts like this reach MyTeslaMate through your car's Tesla telemetry API. MyTeslaMate logs every alert your Tesla reports and turns it into readable history and real-time notifications — hosted TeslaMate with no server to run.