MyTeslaMate
VCSEAT2L family

VCSEAT2L_a427_seatAbuseMotorStop

Seat track motor unavailable due to excessive use

What does the VCSEAT2L_a427_seatAbuseMotorStop alert mean?

The Vehicle Seat Controller (VCSEAT1) detects the seat track motor exceeds the expected operating times, causing the motor to be disabled.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Seat track motor unavailable due to excessive use
  • Wait 5 minutes to adjust seat track position again

What triggers it

The seat track motor operating time exceeds 120 seconds within the past 5 minutes.

When it clears

5 or more minutes pass since the last requested seat operation.

Potential impact

The seat track motor is disabled.

Affected models

Model Y 2025+

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