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UI_a109_DashcamUsbDriveTooSmall

Dashcam USB drive is too small

What does the UI_a109_DashcamUsbDriveTooSmall alert mean?

The USB drive for Dashcam and Sentry Mode does not have enough space to store video clips.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Dashcam USB drive is too small
  • Use drive larger than 32GB

What triggers it

The Dashcam and Sentry Mode USB drive has under 32GB of free space for video clips.

When it clears

A USB drive with 32GB or more of free space is plugged in.

Potential impact

Dashcam and Sentry Mode will continue to perform as designed, but the USB drive may fill up soon through normal use.

Affected models

Cybertruck Model 3 2017-2023 Model 3 2024+ Model S 2021+ Model X 2021+ Model Y Model Y 2025+ Semitruck

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