TESLA Alert

BMS-A157

BMS_a157_SW_Hist_Update_Missed

Also written as BMS_A157 / BMS A157 / BMS_a157_SW_Hist_Update_Missed / bms_a157_sw_hist_update_missed

System
BMS
Battery Management System
Type
Alert
Category
Battery
Severity
Alert

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 BMS-A157 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. A new histogram missed an update or the max updates missed by a histogram increased above the previous max limit HV battery current exceeded the maximum limit

Original Description

A new histogram missed an update or the max updates missed by a histogram increased above the previous max limit HV battery current exceeded the maximum limit

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • BMS-A157 may appear with another Tesla alert in the Battery Management System (BMS) system.
  • The vehicle may limit charging, driving, comfort, or safety features depending on the active alerts.
  • The alert may clear after sleep, but recurring alerts should be treated as service-relevant.

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Reboot the vehicle (hold both scroll wheels for 10 seconds)
  2. 2 Check the Tesla app for any pending software updates
  3. 3 Monitor the alert over 1โ€“2 charge cycles; schedule service if it recurs

Severity Notes

BMS-A157 is an Alert in the Battery Management System system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

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