Is APS_W213 the same as APS-W213?

Yes. APS_W213, APS W213, and APS-W213 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: APS-W213, APS_W213, APS W213, APS_w213_autosteerStruckOut, aps_w213_autosteerstruckout.

What symptoms can APS-W213 cause?

Autopilot System alert: Autosteer Struckout Camera or sensor obstruction notification on the touchscreen Autopilot features greyed out in the drive settings menu

What should I check for APS-W213?

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-W213?

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

TESLA Warning

APS-W213

APS_w213_autosteerStruckOut

Also written as APS_W213 / APS W213 / APS_w213_autosteerStruckOut / aps_w213_autosteerstruckout

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-W213 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Autopilot System (APS) module. Autosteer Struckout

Original Description

Autosteer Struckout

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

Autopilot System alert: Autosteer Struckout
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-W213 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

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