MyTeslaMate
BMS family

BMS_a091_SW_ChargePort_MIA

Unable to charge

What does the BMS_a091_SW_ChargePort_MIA alert mean?

The battery management system (BMS) detects that the charge port (CP) is missing (MIA).

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Unable to charge
  • Service is required

What triggers it

The BMS has not received one or more expected CAN messages from the CP.

When it clears

The BMS receives all expected CAN messages from the CP.

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+

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