APS-W212
APS_w212_lcUnavailableStrikeOut
Also written as APS_W212 / APS W212 / APS_w212_lcUnavailableStrikeOut / aps_w212_lcunavailablestrikeout
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-W212 mean?
Tesla warning code in the Autopilot System (APS) module. APS doesnt receive MCU msgs for more than 10 cycles APS starts receiving msgs from MCU Warns if APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from VCFRONT on Vehicle Bus APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from VCFRONT If this happens at startup, AP will fail to boot up completely. If during run-time, auto lane change will be disabled Autopark Calibration Incomplete Park ECU indicates that calibration is incomplete PARK ECU completes calibration Autopark / summon will be disabled CPU instruction execution error
Original Description
APS doesnt receive MCU msgs for more than 10 cycles APS starts receiving msgs from MCU Warns if APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from VCFRONT on Vehicle Bus APS fails to receive one or more CAN msgs from VCFRONT If this happens at startup, AP will fail to boot up completely. If during run-time, auto lane change will be disabled Autopark Calibration Incomplete Park ECU indicates that calibration is incomplete PARK ECU completes calibration Autopark / summon will be disabled CPU instruction execution error
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Autopilot System alert: APS doesnt receive MCU msgs for more than 10 cycles APS starts receiving msgs from MCU Warns if APS fails to receive one
- 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-W212 is a Warning in the Autopilot System system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.