Is APS_W051 the same as APS-W051?

Yes. APS_W051, APS W051, and APS-W051 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: APS-W051, APS_W051, APS W051, APS_w051_radcEcuIssue, aps_w051_radcecuissue.

What symptoms can APS-W051 cause?

Autopilot System alert: Radar ECU has internal error APS receives alert from Radar AP features will be disabled Camera or sensor obstruction notification on the touchscreen Autopilot features greyed out in the drive settings menu

What should I check for APS-W051?

1. Check all cameras and sensors for dirt, ice, or obstructions — clean if needed 2. Reboot the vehicle 3. Check for OTA updates (Autopilot improvements are frequently delivered OTA) 4. Schedule service if Autopilot remains unavailable after cleaning and rebooting

Is it safe to drive with APS-W051?

🟡 Check the vehicle display for drive or charge restrictions and schedule service promptly.

TESLA Warning

APS-W051

APS_w051_radcEcuIssue

Also written as APS_W051 / APS W051 / APS_w051_radcEcuIssue / aps_w051_radcecuissue

System

APS

Autopilot System

Type

Warning

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 APS-W051 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Autopilot System (APS) module. Radar ECU has internal error APS receives alert from Radar AP features will be disabled

Original Description

Radar ECU has internal error APS receives alert from Radar AP features will be disabled

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

Autopilot System alert: Radar ECU has internal error APS receives alert from Radar AP features will be disabled
Camera or sensor obstruction notification on the touchscreen
Autopilot features greyed out in the drive settings menu

How to Diagnose and Resolve

1 Check all cameras and sensors for dirt, ice, or obstructions — clean if needed
2 Reboot the vehicle
3 Check for OTA updates (Autopilot improvements are frequently delivered OTA)
4 Schedule service if Autopilot remains unavailable after cleaning and rebooting

Severity Notes

APS-W051 is a Warning in the Autopilot System system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

Other APS Codes

APS_w002 APS_w003 APS_w004 APS_w005 APS_w006 APS_w007 APS_w008 APS_w009

View all APS codes →