TESLA Warning

BMS-W051

BMS_w051_SW_Current_Sensor_MIA

Also written as BMS_W051 / BMS W051 / BMS_w051_SW_Current_Sensor_MIA / bms_w051_sw_current_sensor_mia

System
BMS
Battery Management System
Type
Warning
Category
Battery
Severity
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 BMS-W051 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. The Battery Management System (BMS) has not received a response from the internal high voltage (HV) battery current sensor and has reported the sensor as missing (MIA).

Original Description

The Battery Management System (BMS) has not received a response from the internal high voltage (HV) battery current sensor and has reported the sensor as missing (MIA).

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Battery management warning: The Battery Management System (BMS) has not received a response from the internal high voltage (HV) battery current sens
  • Charging speed may be limited or sessions interrupted early
  • Reduced estimated range may appear on the touchscreen

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Perform a soft reboot: hold both scroll wheels until the screen restarts
  2. 2 Try a full charge cycle to recalibrate the BMS
  3. 3 If "The Battery Management System (BMS) has not receiv" persists after reboot, schedule a Tesla Service appointment
  4. 4 Avoid DC fast charging until the issue is resolved

Severity Notes

BMS-W051 is a Warning in the Battery Management System system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

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