TESLA Alert

VCFRONT-A261

VCFRONT_a261_vcleftVoltageMismatch

Also written as VCFRONT_A261 / VCFRONT A261 / VCFRONT_a261_vcleftVoltageMismatch / vcfront_a261_vcleftvoltagemismatch

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-A261 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Front (VCFRONT) module. There is a greater than 0.5V drop between input power to the front vehicle controller and the left vehicle controller circuit.

Original Description

There is a greater than 0.5V drop between input power to the front vehicle controller and the left vehicle controller circuit.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Front alert: There is a greater than 0.5V drop between input power to the front vehicle controller and the left vehicle controller ci
  • 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-A261 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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