BMS-F017
BMS_f017_SW_Brick_OV
Also written as BMS_F017 / BMS F017 / BMS_f017_SW_Brick_OV / bms_f017_sw_brick_ov
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-F017 mean?
Tesla fault code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a high voltage (HV) battery cell has experienced an over voltage event.
Original Description
The battery management system (BMS) has detected that a high voltage (HV) battery cell has experienced an over voltage event.
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Charging stops before reaching the target percentage
- Touchscreen shows a battery warning during charging
- Vehicle may limit power output while driving
How to Diagnose and Resolve
- 1 Stop charging immediately and disconnect the cable
- 2 Do not attempt to restart charging on the same session
- 3 Reboot the vehicle: hold brake + scroll wheels for 10 seconds
- 4 Monitor the vehicle — if the alert clears, try charging again slowly (Level 2 AC only)
- 5 If the alert recurs, schedule Tesla Service — a cell overvoltage requires battery inspection
Severity Notes
BMS-F017 is classified as a Fault, indicating a critical issue in the Battery Management System system. Do not continue driving and contact Tesla Service immediately.