Is VCFRONT_A381 the same as VCFRONT-A381?

Yes. VCFRONT_A381, VCFRONT A381, and VCFRONT-A381 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: VCFRONT-A381, VCFRONT_A381, VCFRONT A381, VCFRONT_a381_evaporatorExvWarning, vcfront_a381_evaporatorexvwarning.

What symptoms can VCFRONT-A381 cause?

Vehicle Controller Front alert: The evaporator EXV's motor driver has reported a warning. Some features (climate, lights, or charging) may be temporarily unavailable Alert notification in the Tesla app

What should I check for VCFRONT-A381?

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

Is it safe to drive with VCFRONT-A381?

🔵 Do not use this page as drive-clearance. Monitor the alert and arrange service if it returns.

TESLA Alert

VCFRONT-A381

VCFRONT_a381_evaporatorExvWarning

Also written as VCFRONT_A381 / VCFRONT A381 / VCFRONT_a381_evaporatorExvWarning / vcfront_a381_evaporatorexvwarning

System

VCFRONT

Vehicle Controller Front

Type

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-A381 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Front (VCFRONT) module. The evaporator EXV's motor driver has reported a warning.

Original Description

The evaporator EXV's motor driver has reported a warning.

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

Vehicle Controller Front alert: The evaporator EXV's motor driver has reported a warning.
Some features (climate, lights, or charging) may be temporarily unavailable
Alert notification in the Tesla app

How to Diagnose and Resolve

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

Severity Notes

VCFRONT-A381 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.

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