RCM2 family
RCM2_a809_configDriveMismatch
Safety restraint system issue
What does the RCM2_a809_configDriveMismatch alert mean?
Drive Orientation Stored does not match Vehicle
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Safety restraint system issue
- Service is required
What triggers it
The restraint control module learned orientation does not match the vehicle drive orientation.
When it clears
The drive orientation learn routine is successfully run.
Potential impact
The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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