VCSEC family
VCSEC_a228_TPMSHardWarning
Air pressure in tires very low
What does the VCSEC_a228_TPMSHardWarning alert mean?
One or more tires may be flat
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Air pressure in tires very low
- PULL OVER SAFELY - Check for flat tire
What triggers it
At least one sensor reports pressure under 25psi
When it clears
All sensors report pressure greater than 30psi
Potential impact
TPMS telltale and poor vehicle performance
Affected models
Cybertruck
Model 3 2017-2023
Model 3 2024+
Model S 2021+
Model X 2021+
Model Y
Model Y 2025+
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