APS-W182
APS_w182_TurboB_SMSLockStepErr
Also written as APS_W182 / APS W182 / APS_w182_TurboB_SMSLockStepErr / aps_w182_turbob_smslocksteperr
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-W182 mean?
Tesla warning code in the Autopilot System (APS) module. Warns if Autopilot board reboot is requested through UI APS receives a reboot request from user (engg cars only) Warns if APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from DI on Party Bus APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from DI on Party Bus APS starts receiving all CAN msgs from DI APS receives an alert from Radar that it is not calibrated Clears when radar gets calibrated using the factory/service calibration routine TACC, AEB, Autosteer etc will be disabled Runtime Radar alignment adjusted APS status monitor recovered from critical state. AP recovers after being marked critical APS clears alerts after few milliseconds
Original Description
Warns if Autopilot board reboot is requested through UI APS receives a reboot request from user (engg cars only) Warns if APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from DI on Party Bus APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from DI on Party Bus APS starts receiving all CAN msgs from DI APS receives an alert from Radar that it is not calibrated Clears when radar gets calibrated using the factory/service calibration routine TACC, AEB, Autosteer etc will be disabled Runtime Radar alignment adjusted APS status monitor recovered from critical state. AP recovers after being marked critical APS clears alerts after few milliseconds
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Autopilot System alert: Warns if Autopilot board reboot is requested through UI APS receives a reboot request from user (engg cars only) Warns i
- 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-W182 is a Warning in the Autopilot System system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.