Is APS_W214 the same as APS-W214?

Yes. APS_W214, APS W214, and APS-W214 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: APS-W214, APS_W214, APS W214, APS_w214_driverNotIntracting, aps_w214_drivernotintracting.

What symptoms can APS-W214 cause?

Autopilot System alert: Driver Not Interacting Camera or sensor obstruction notification on the touchscreen Autopilot features greyed out in the drive settings menu

What should I check for APS-W214?

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-W214?

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

TESLA Warning

APS-W214

APS_w214_driverNotIntracting

Also written as APS_W214 / APS W214 / APS_w214_driverNotIntracting / aps_w214_drivernotintracting

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-W214 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Autopilot System (APS) module. Driver Not Interacting

Original Description

Driver Not Interacting

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

Autopilot System alert: Driver Not Interacting
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-W214 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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