TESLA Alert

UI-A050

UI_a050_BackupCameraIPUTimeout

Also written as UI_A050 / UI A050 / UI_a050_BackupCameraIPUTimeout / ui_a050_backupcameraiputimeout

System
UI
User Interface
Type
Alert
Category
Network
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 UI-A050 mean?

Tesla alert code in the User Interface (UI) module. Failed to start the backup-camera stream from UI. User Interface fails to start the backup-camera stream due to an IPU (Intel Image Processing Unit) issue or the related pipeline fails to be initialized successfully. Backup camera resumes streaming. Backup camera / Autopilot functionality not available or limited.

Original Description

Failed to start the backup-camera stream from UI. User Interface fails to start the backup-camera stream due to an IPU (Intel Image Processing Unit) issue or the related pipeline fails to be initialized successfully. Backup camera resumes streaming. Backup camera / Autopilot functionality not available or limited.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • User Interface alert: Failed to start the backup-camera stream from UI. User Interface fails to start the backup-camera stream due to an IPU (
  • 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

UI-A050 is an Alert in the User Interface 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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