BMS family
BMS_a174_SW_Charge_Failure
Unable to charge
What does the BMS_a174_SW_Charge_Failure alert mean?
The battery management system (BMS) has encountered an issue while charging or attempting to charge.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Unable to charge
- Disconnect and retry
What triggers it
The BMS detects a condition that prevents it from starting charging.
When it clears
The BMS detects that the condition clears.
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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