TESLA Alert

VCFRONT-A463

VCFRONT_a463_frunkSensorService

Also written as VCFRONT_A463 / VCFRONT A463 / VCFRONT_a463_frunkSensorService / vcfront_a463_frunksensorservice

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-A463 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Front (VCFRONT) module. Frunk sensor requires servicing Both switches are pressed, both switches are unpressed, or any switch is shorted/disconnected Frunk latch switches are in expected range Frunk behavior may be less optimized An issue with the low voltage (LV) electrical system requires the vehicle to come to a stop immediately. The vehicle should enter graceful power-off (GPO) to exit drive, and a separate alert should indicate that condition. Low voltage (LV) battery voltage below 10.8V for 3 seconds (3s). Low voltage (LV) battery voltage above 10.8V. The vehicle will not enter drive. If the vehicle is driving, it will exit drive through graceful power-off (GPO) to come to a stop immediately. A separate alert should be present to indicate the GPO Data gathering alert for turn stalk usage

Original Description

Frunk sensor requires servicing Both switches are pressed, both switches are unpressed, or any switch is shorted/disconnected Frunk latch switches are in expected range Frunk behavior may be less optimized An issue with the low voltage (LV) electrical system requires the vehicle to come to a stop immediately. The vehicle should enter graceful power-off (GPO) to exit drive, and a separate alert should indicate that condition. Low voltage (LV) battery voltage below 10.8V for 3 seconds (3s). Low voltage (LV) battery voltage above 10.8V. The vehicle will not enter drive. If the vehicle is driving, it will exit drive through graceful power-off (GPO) to come to a stop immediately. A separate alert should be present to indicate the GPO Data gathering alert for turn stalk usage

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Front alert: Frunk sensor requires servicing Both switches are pressed, both switches are unpressed, or any switch is shorted/disconn
  • 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-A463 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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