The Complete Tesla
Fault Code Library

Battery temperature exceeded safe operating range during charging or driving. Often triggered by DC fast charging on a hot day or after spirited driving. Try precondition your battery before charging.

Individual battery cells are showing voltage differences outside normal range. Can indicate early battery degradation. Monitor range loss and schedule service if persistent.

Serious battery management fault detected. Vehicle may enter reduced power mode. Do not ignore this code. Schedule Tesla service appointment immediately.

Battery system warning that requires attention. Less severe than f062 but should be monitored. Check if warning clears after full charge cycle before scheduling service.

Battery pack requires service attention. May affect charging speed or range. Schedule a Tesla service appointment when convenient — not an emergency but don't delay too long.

Battery state of charge has dropped to a level that may affect performance. Find a charging station soon. Vehicle range may be limited to protect battery health.

The battery cooling system pump is experiencing an issue. This can cause overheating during charging or driving. Avoid DC fast charging until resolved. Schedule service soon.

Critical thermal warning. Pull over safely and exit the vehicle. Do not charge. Contact Tesla emergency support immediately. This is a serious safety alert.

The charge port latch did not fully engage during charging. Try unplugging and replugging the charge cable. Check for debris in the charge port opening.

Tesla has temporarily reduced your maximum charge level to protect battery health. This is often a protective measure after repeated high-temperature charging. Usually resolves itself.

The charge port door latch sensor is reporting an error. Your car may not charge properly. Try a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels for 10 seconds). If it persists schedule service.

Charge port door is detected as open while driving. Check that the door is fully closed and latched. If door appears closed, sensor may need calibration or cleaning.

Vehicle cannot communicate with the charging station. Try a different Supercharger stall or Level 2 charger. Could be a charger issue, not vehicle issue. Reboot vehicle and try again.

Charging speed has been reduced. Common causes include high battery temperature, cold weather, or battery near full charge. Not an error — this is normal protective behavior.

The onboard charger (for AC Level 2 charging) has detected a fault. DC fast charging may still work. Schedule service to repair the onboard charger unit.

Vehicle is waiting for scheduled departure time before charging. Not an error — this is the scheduled charging feature working correctly. Adjust departure time in app if needed.

Autopilot and cruise control features have been temporarily disabled. Often caused by sensor obstruction (dirty camera or radar), poor weather conditions, or after a collision warning. Clean sensors and retry.

Drive motor has detected a fault and vehicle has entered reduced power mode. You can still drive but avoid highway speeds. Schedule Tesla service immediately — do not ignore.

Drive inverter temperature is elevated. Usually occurs after spirited driving or towing in hot weather. Allow vehicle to cool down. Performance may be temporarily limited to protect the inverter.

Regenerative braking strength has been temporarily reduced. Common in cold weather when battery is cold. Will return to normal as battery warms up. No action needed.

Drive unit has detected a serious fault requiring immediate service. Vehicle may still drive but performance is affected. Contact Tesla service as soon as possible. Do not make long trips.

Traction control system intervened to prevent wheel slip. Normal on slippery surfaces. If occurring on dry roads could indicate a tire or suspension issue worth investigating.

Front vehicle controller is having communication issues with other systems. Try a full reboot by holding both scroll wheels. If error persists after reboot, schedule service.

Autopilot cameras need recalibration. Drive on clear roads with visible lane markings at highway speeds for 20-30 miles. Autopilot features may be limited until calibration completes.

Parking sensors (ultrasonic) are temporarily unavailable. Check for sensor obstructions like ice, mud or damage. Clean sensor areas. Autopark feature will be disabled until resolved.

Airbag system has detected a fault. This is a safety-critical warning. Airbags may not deploy properly in a collision. Schedule Tesla service immediately — do not delay.

A door is detected as not fully latched while driving. Pull over safely and ensure all doors are firmly closed. Check for debris in door frame preventing proper closure.

The 12V accessory battery (separate from the main battery) is low or failing. Drive the vehicle to charge it, or schedule service. A failing 12V battery can cause unexpected shutdowns.

The onboard charger is overheating. Charging speed may be reduced. Allow the vehicle to cool in shade. Avoid fast charging until temperature normalizes. If persistent schedule service.

The DC-DC converter (charges the 12V battery from main pack) has failed. 12V systems may lose power. This can cause multiple systems to malfunction. Requires immediate service.

The voltage from the charging station is outside the acceptable range for your Tesla. Try a different outlet or charging station. This is often an issue with the charger, not the vehicle.

The cooling system for power electronics has an issue. Vehicle may limit power output to prevent overheating. Avoid performance driving until resolved. Schedule service.

Park assist system is temporarily unavailable. Common after ice storm or heavy rain as sensors can be blocked. Clean sensor areas around bumpers. Usually resolves on its own.

Electronic stability control system has detected a fault. Vehicle stability assist may be reduced in slippery conditions. Drive carefully and schedule service promptly — this is a safety system.

Anti-lock braking system has detected a fault. ABS may not function correctly in emergency braking. Drive carefully avoiding hard braking. Schedule service as soon as possible.

Gateway controller warning related to parking assistance. Often clears itself after vehicle restart. Check for sensor obstructions and perform a soft reboot if warning persists.