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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