TESLA Unknown

BMS-U003

BMS_u003_Insufficient_drive_pwr

Also written as BMS_U003 / BMS U003 / BMS_u003_Insufficient_drive_pwr / bms_u003_insufficient_drive_pwr

System
BMS
Battery Management System
Type
Unknown
Category
Battery
Severity
Diagnostic / Info

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-U003 mean?

Tesla unknown code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. There is insufficient drive power. There may not be enough power from the battery for the vehicle to drive.

Original Description

There is insufficient drive power. There may not be enough power from the battery for the vehicle to drive.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • BMS-U003 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 1–2 charge cycles; schedule service if it recurs

Severity Notes

BMS-U003 is a diagnostic or informational code in the Battery Management System system. Typically no immediate action is required.

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