VCSEC family
VCSEC_a195_keyMissingInDrive
Key not detected
What does the VCSEC_a195_keyMissingInDrive alert mean?
There were no keys detected by the vehicle while it was in Drive. Vehicle may not restart after current drive if no key is detected.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Key not detected
- Unable to restart after this drive without key
What triggers it
No phone key or key fob has been connected after driving for 250 meters, and near-field communication (NFC) card was not used for authentication.
When it clears
A phone key or key fob is detected.
Potential impact
If the user puts the vehicle in Park after this alert sets, they may not be able to shift into Drive again because no key is detected.
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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