Is VCFRONT_A397 the same as VCFRONT-A397?

Yes. VCFRONT_A397, VCFRONT A397, and VCFRONT-A397 are alternate spellings of the same Tesla alert code. Also written as: VCFRONT-A397, VCFRONT_A397, VCFRONT A397, VCFRONT_a397_temperatureSensorCheckFault, vcfront_a397_temperaturesensorcheckfault.

What symptoms can VCFRONT-A397 cause?

Vehicle Controller Front alert: One or more of the refrigerant temperature sensors is faulted Some features (climate, lights, or charging) may be temporarily unavailable Alert notification in the Tesla app

What should I check for VCFRONT-A397?

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-A397?

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

TESLA Alert

VCFRONT-A397

VCFRONT_a397_temperatureSensorCheckFault

Also written as VCFRONT_A397 / VCFRONT A397 / VCFRONT_a397_temperatureSensorCheckFault / vcfront_a397_temperaturesensorcheckfault

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-A397 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Front (VCFRONT) module. One or more of the refrigerant temperature sensors is faulted

Original Description

One or more of the refrigerant temperature sensors is faulted

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

Vehicle Controller Front alert: One or more of the refrigerant temperature sensors is faulted
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-A397 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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