UI family
UI_a080_DashcamUsbDriveSlow
Some clips not saved - USB too slow for Dashcam
What does the UI_a080_DashcamUsbDriveSlow alert mean?
The Dashcam and Sentry Mode USB drive does not write fast enough for Dashcam operation, which may prevent Dashcam and Sentry Mode from saving videos.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Some clips not saved - USB too slow for Dashcam
- Clips may be missing until USB writes 4MB/s+
What triggers it
Dashcam detects a USB drive below the minimum sequential write speed of 4MB/s.
When it clears
Dashcam detects a USB drive above the minimum sequential write speed of 4MB/s.
Potential impact
Dashcam and Sentry Mode may not be able to save videos.
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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