TESLA Diagnostic

ESP-D020

ESP_d020_wssFRAirGap

Also written as ESP_D020 / ESP D020 / ESP_d020_wssFRAirGap / esp_d020_wssfrairgap

System
ESP
Electronic Stability Program
Type
Diagnostic
Category
Chassis
Severity
Diagnostic / Info

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-D020 mean?

Tesla diagnostic code in the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) module. This alert indicates there was a WSS fault on the right front wheel speed sensor, which may be due to an incorrect alignment or adjustment. It may also be triggered by a bad air gap, wheel vibrations, or an incorrectly mounted WSS sensor (VDA sensor on WSS_FR).

Original Description

This alert indicates there was a WSS fault on the right front wheel speed sensor, which may be due to an incorrect alignment or adjustment. It may also be triggered by a bad air gap, wheel vibrations, or an incorrectly mounted WSS sensor (VDA sensor on WSS_FR).

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • ESP-D020 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. 1 Reboot the vehicle by holding both scroll wheels
  2. 2 Check for available OTA software updates
  3. 3 If alert persists after reboot, schedule a service appointment

Severity Notes

ESP-D020 is a diagnostic or informational code in the Electronic Stability Program system. Typically no immediate action is required.

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