Tesla Alert Codes Explained
Every Tesla reports internal alert codes (like BMS_a117)
when something needs attention. Search the dictionary below to find what an alert means and what to do about it.
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| Signal Name | Description | Condition | Impact | Important |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seat Track Position Sensor Driver - Short to Ground
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There is an issue with the left seat track position sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Right - Open Line
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There is an issue with the front-right buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Left - Short to Battery
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There is a short to battery with the front-left buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Up-Front Center Impact Sensor - Signal Monitor
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There is an issue with the front center impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Up-Front Center Impact Sensor - Connected but not Configured (Wrong Sensor Connected)
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There is an issue with the front center impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Up-Front Center Impact Sensor - Communication Error
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There is an issue with the front center impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Left - Undefined Region of Sensing
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There is an issue with the front-left buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Up-Front Center Impact Sensor - Cross Coupled
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There is a cross coupling with the front center impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Right - Undefined Region of Sensing
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There is an issue with the front-right buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Right - Short to Ground
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There is an issue with the front-right buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Right - Short to Battery
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There is a short to battery with the front-right buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Left - Connected but not Configured (Wrong Sensor Connected)
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There is an issue with the front-left buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Left - Cross coupled
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There is a cross coupling with the front-left buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Left - Open Line
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There is an issue with the front-left buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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Belt Buckle Front Left - Short to Ground
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There is an issue with the front-left buckle.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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|
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Up-Front Center Impact Sensor - Short to Battery
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There is a short to battery with the front center impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
|
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Up-Front Center Impact Sensor - Short to Ground
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There is an issue with the front center impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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D-Pillar Right Impact Sensor - Signal Monitor
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There is an issue with the right D-Pillar impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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D-Pillar Right Impact Sensor - Defect
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There is an issue with the right D-Pillar impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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D-Pillar Right Impact Sensor - Connected but not Configured (Wrong Sensor Connected)
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There is an issue with the right D-Pillar impact sensor.
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The Safety Restraint System may not perform as designed.
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No
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