TESLA Alert

VCFRONT-A225

VCFRONT_a225_driveBlckdByShowroom

Also written as VCFRONT_A225 / VCFRONT A225 / VCFRONT_a225_driveBlckdByShowroom / vcfront_a225_driveblckdbyshowroom

System
VCFRONT
Vehicle Controller Front
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 VCFRONT-A225 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Front (VCFRONT) module. Driving is not allowed because the vehicle is in showroom mode Tried to enter drive while in showroom mode. Show room mode no longer active.

Original Description

Driving is not allowed because the vehicle is in showroom mode Tried to enter drive while in showroom mode. Show room mode no longer active.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Front alert: Driving is not allowed because the vehicle is in showroom mode Tried to enter drive while in showroom mode. Show room mo
  • Some features (climate, lights, or charging) may be temporarily unavailable
  • Alert notification in the Tesla app

How to Diagnose and Resolve

  1. 1 Perform a soft reboot (hold both scroll wheels)
  2. 2 Check for pending OTA software updates in Controls > Software
  3. 3 If multiple features remain non-functional, schedule a service appointment

Severity Notes

VCFRONT-A225 is an Alert in the Vehicle Controller Front system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.

Other VCFRONT Codes

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