TESLA Alert

DI-A163

DI_a163_shiftMotorSpeed

Also written as DI_A163 / DI A163 / DI_a163_shiftMotorSpeed / di_a163_shiftmotorspeed

System
DI
Drive Inverter
Type
Alert
Category
Motor
Severity
Alert

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 DI-A163 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Drive Inverter (DI) module. Reduce vehicle speed

Original Description

Reduce vehicle speed

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • DI-A163 may appear with another Tesla alert in the Drive Inverter (DI) 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)
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates
  3. 3 Monitor for recurrence over the next few days; schedule service if needed

Severity Notes

DI-A163 is an Alert in the Drive Inverter system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

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