TESLA Fault

BMS-F010

BMS_f010_SW_Neg_Contactor_Drive

Also written as BMS_F010 / BMS F010 / BMS_f010_SW_Neg_Contactor_Drive / bms_f010_sw_neg_contactor_drive

System
BMS
Battery Management System
Type
Fault
Category
Battery
Severity
Fault (Critical)

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-F010 mean?

Tesla fault code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. There is an issue with the negative contactor drive circuit.

Original Description

There is an issue with the negative contactor drive circuit.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle will not start — contactors refuse to engage
  • Single click heard from battery area instead of double click
  • Tesla app shows car cannot be woken up

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Reboot the vehicle: hold brake + both scroll wheels for 10 seconds
  2. 2 Wait 5 full minutes before attempting to power on again
  3. 3 Check that charge port is fully closed and no charger is connected
  4. 4 If still unresponsive, arrange flatbed tow to Tesla Service Center
  5. 5 Do not attempt to jump-start the HV battery — this can cause serious injury

Severity Notes

BMS-F010 is classified as a Fault, indicating a critical issue in the Battery Management System system. Do not continue driving and contact Tesla Service immediately.

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