ESP-A248
ESP_a248_vdcBrkeTrqTarFrLInvalid
Also written as ESP_A248 / ESP A248 / ESP_a248_vdcBrkeTrqTarFrLInvalid / esp_a248_vdcbrketrqtarfrlinvalid
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 ESP-A248 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) module. ESP CAN - VDC message state fault Plausibility fault while monitoring of wheel direction. Check mounting position of rear left wheel speed sensor At least one wheelspeed sensor is mounted in the wrong direction. This error will be set if case one: 1 rotation direction of the sensor signal is in one direction and the other 3 rotations are in the other direction OR case two: 1 rotation direction of the sensor signal has no rotation and 1 rotation in one direction and 2 rotations in other direction. Replace WSS and check proper mounting. All wheel speed sensors show the same rotation for 20 seconds.
Original Description
ESP CAN - VDC message state fault Plausibility fault while monitoring of wheel direction. Check mounting position of rear left wheel speed sensor At least one wheelspeed sensor is mounted in the wrong direction. This error will be set if case one: 1 rotation direction of the sensor signal is in one direction and the other 3 rotations are in the other direction OR case two: 1 rotation direction of the sensor signal has no rotation and 1 rotation in one direction and 2 rotations in other direction. Replace WSS and check proper mounting. All wheel speed sensors show the same rotation for 20 seconds.
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- ESP-A248 may appear with another Tesla alert in the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 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 Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels
- 2 Check for available OTA software updates
- 3 If alert persists after reboot, schedule a service appointment
Severity Notes
ESP-A248 is an Alert in the Electronic Stability Program system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.