TESLA Warning

BMS-W165

BMS_w165_SW_Module_SOC_Imbalance

Also written as BMS_W165 / BMS W165 / BMS_w165_SW_Module_SOC_Imbalance / bms_w165_sw_module_soc_imbalance

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-W165 mean?

Tesla warning code in the Battery Management System (BMS) module. This alert is for engineering visibility. It does not mean the pack has an issue, and the pack should not be replaced due to this alert. The goal of the alert is to detect low State of Charge (SOC) outlier conditions at the pack level that would otherwise be ignored by the "intra-bmb" check (BMS_w164). Alert Set Condition: (SOC.avg - SOC.min) > 8% and BMS_w164 is not being reported.

Original Description

This alert is for engineering visibility. It does not mean the pack has an issue, and the pack should not be replaced due to this alert. The goal of the alert is to detect low State of Charge (SOC) outlier conditions at the pack level that would otherwise be ignored by the "intra-bmb" check (BMS_w164). Alert Set Condition: (SOC.avg - SOC.min) > 8% and BMS_w164 is not being reported.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Battery management warning: This alert is for engineering visibility. It does not mean the pack has an issue, and the pack should not be replaced du
  • 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 "This alert is for engineering visibility. It does " persists after reboot, schedule a Tesla Service appointment
  4. 4 Avoid DC fast charging until the issue is resolved

Severity Notes

BMS-W165 is a Warning in the Battery Management System system. Schedule service soon. Monitor your vehicle for additional warnings.

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