APP-W163
APP_w163_narrowCameraTypeError
Also written as APP_W163 / APP W163 / APP_w163_narrowCameraTypeError / app_w163_narrowcameratypeerror
Why does the exact Tesla alert ID matter?
Record the exact alert ID, including underscores, suffixes, and companion alerts. Tesla alerts that look similar can point to different modules, timestamps, and service procedures.
What does APP-W163 mean?
Tesla warning code in the Application Layer (APP) module. Unexpected physical attribute detected for narrow camera Indicates Body controller is MIA BDY_STATUS message on Chassis (CH) bus is missing Pedal Misapplication Mitigation event (PMM) is detected and braking is requested Pedal Misapplication Mitigation event is detected Clears after 2 seconds, provided that PMM AEB is not active Right Pillar camera is not calibrated Right pillar camera is not calibrated when AP is engaged Right Pillar calibration is valid One of the cameras has reported an init failure or stream failure and is limiting blindspot and lane departure avoidance performance. One or more cameras streams exited Indicates Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) ECU is MIA SCCM left stalk, SCCM right stalk or SCCM steering angle sensor messages are missing Autopark, autosteer and few other features are not available Diagnostic alert set on approaching traffic light Alert set on approaching traffic light Driver override of next generation automatic emergency braking event Driver cancelled Autosteer with steering wheel Clears when exiting unavailable state
Original Description
Unexpected physical attribute detected for narrow camera Indicates Body controller is MIA BDY_STATUS message on Chassis (CH) bus is missing Pedal Misapplication Mitigation event (PMM) is detected and braking is requested Pedal Misapplication Mitigation event is detected Clears after 2 seconds, provided that PMM AEB is not active Right Pillar camera is not calibrated Right pillar camera is not calibrated when AP is engaged Right Pillar calibration is valid One of the cameras has reported an init failure or stream failure and is limiting blindspot and lane departure avoidance performance. One or more cameras streams exited Indicates Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) ECU is MIA SCCM left stalk, SCCM right stalk or SCCM steering angle sensor messages are missing Autopark, autosteer and few other features are not available Diagnostic alert set on approaching traffic light Alert set on approaching traffic light Driver override of next generation automatic emergency braking event Driver cancelled Autosteer with steering wheel Clears when exiting unavailable state
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Application Layer alert: Unexpected physical attribute detected for narrow camera Indicates Body controller is MIA BDY_STATUS message on Chassis
- Touchscreen may show an error for one or more apps or settings
- Feature may restore itself after a reboot
How to Diagnose and Resolve
- 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels for ~10 seconds)
- 2 Check for pending OTA software updates
- 3 If the issue persists, schedule a service appointment
Severity Notes
APP-W163 is a Warning in the Application Layer system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.