TESLA Unknown

TPMS-521200TPMS-005212-VEHICLESIGNAL(VSS)FAILURE

TPMS_521200TPMS_005212-Vehiclesignal(VSS)failure

Also written as TPMS_521200TPMS_005212-VEHICLESIGNAL(VSS)FAILURE / TPMS 521200TPMS 005212 VEHICLESIGNAL(VSS)FAILURE / TPMS_521200TPMS_005212-Vehiclesignal(VSS)failure / tpms_521200tpms_005212-vehiclesignal(vss)failure

System
TPMS
TPMS
Type
Unknown
Category
Network
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 TPMS-521200TPMS-005212-VEHICLESIGNAL(VSS)FAILURE mean?

Tesla unknown code in the TPMS (TPMS) module. This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is for the Continental Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS.) This DTC lights the TPMS Tell-Tale on the cluster: True/False: ON

Original Description

This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is for the Continental Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS.) This DTC lights the TPMS Tell-Tale on the cluster: True/False: ON

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model Y

What You May Notice

  • TPMS alert: This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is for the Continental Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS.) This DTC lights the TPMS
  • Touchscreen may show an error for one or more apps or settings
  • Feature may restore itself after a reboot

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels for ~10 seconds)
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates
  3. 3 If the issue persists, schedule a service appointment

Severity Notes

TPMS-521200TPMS-005212-VEHICLESIGNAL(VSS)FAILURE is a diagnostic or informational code in the TPMS system. Typically no immediate action is required.

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