TESLA Warning

BMS-W152

BMS_w152_SW_pos_contactor_welded

Also written as BMS_W152 / BMS W152 / BMS_w152_SW_pos_contactor_welded / bms_w152_sw_pos_contactor_welded

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-W152 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. The battery management system (BMS) has detected that the positive contactor is stuck or welded. The BMS detects that the positive contactor is stuck or welded. This alert must be manually cleared. Inability to charge, drive, or support the low voltage (LV) system.

Original Description

The battery management system (BMS) has detected that the positive contactor is stuck or welded. The BMS detects that the positive contactor is stuck or welded. This alert must be manually cleared. Inability to charge, drive, or support the low voltage (LV) system.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Battery management warning: The battery management system (BMS) has detected that the positive contactor is stuck or welded. The BMS detects that th
  • 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 detected t" persists after reboot, schedule a Tesla Service appointment
  4. 4 Avoid DC fast charging until the issue is resolved

Severity Notes

BMS-W152 is a Warning in the Battery Management System system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

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