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UI_a019_ParkBrakeFault

Parking brake functions degraded

What does the UI_a019_ParkBrakeFault alert mean?

Park brake (EPB) detected a fault such as disconnected harness or electrical short, etc. whilst not applied or is not available. Triggers amber tell tale light on the cluster

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Parking brake functions degraded
  • Parking brake may not apply or release

What triggers it

Park Brake (EPB) detected a fault such as disconnected harness or electrical short, etc. or is not available

When it clears

EPB resumes standard operation

Potential impact

EPB may not be operational

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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