VCLEFT-A135
VCLEFT_a135_SteerColInOutUnCal
Also written as VCLEFT_A135 / VCLEFT A135 / VCLEFT_a135_SteerColInOutUnCal / vcleft_a135_steercolinoutuncal
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 VCLEFT-A135 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. Steering column in/out motor is not calibrated Steering column is uncalibrated: calibration routine was never run, failed, or steering column recorded reaching an impossible position Run UDS routine to calibrate the steering column Steering column will hit hard stops and will not recall
Original Description
Steering column in/out motor is not calibrated Steering column is uncalibrated: calibration routine was never run, failed, or steering column recorded reaching an impossible position Run UDS routine to calibrate the steering column Steering column will hit hard stops and will not recall
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Vehicle Controller Left alert: Steering column in/out motor is not calibrated Steering column is uncalibrated: calibration routine was never run, faile
- 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
VCLEFT-A135 is an Alert in the Vehicle Controller Left system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.