MyTeslaMate
UI family

UI_a161_ECallTemporarilyUnavailable

Emergency call temporarily unavailable

What does the UI_a161_ECallTemporarilyUnavailable alert mean?

The car computer is unable to connect to the cellular modem, which may cause the emergency call (eCall) to become temporarily unavailable.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Emergency call temporarily unavailable
  • Check cellular connection if issue persists

What triggers it

The car computer cannot connect to the cellular modem.

When it clears

The car computer successfully connects to the cellular modem.

Potential impact

The eCall may be temporarily unavailable.

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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