MyTeslaMate
BMS family

BMS_a085_SW_Pack_Contactor_Mismatch

Vehicle shutting down - PULL OVER SAFELY

What does the BMS_a085_SW_Pack_Contactor_Mismatch alert mean?

The battery management system (BMS) detects a mismatch between the actual and commanded pack contactor set state.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Vehicle shutting down - PULL OVER SAFELY
  • Operation may be restored on next drive

What triggers it

High voltage processor (HVP) comms are OK and pack contactors were closed and pack contactors are now open / opening and BMS_packContactorRequest has remained closed.

When it clears

HVP_packContactorSetState is correct for the current BMS_packContactorRequest.

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.