VCLEFT-A180
VCLEFT_a180_frontDoorLatchRehome
Also written as VCLEFT_A180 / VCLEFT A180 / VCLEFT_a180_frontDoorLatchRehome / vcleft_a180_frontdoorlatchrehome
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-A180 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. The door latch had to be rehomed because of an unexpected movement in the latch's release motor. The latch is not performing a release but the home switch on the release actuator is deactivated. The latch's home switch is activated, usually as a result of an automatic rehome. This may also temporarily clear after a normal e-release. Until this alert clears, the door latch may spontaneously release.
Original Description
The door latch had to be rehomed because of an unexpected movement in the latch's release motor. The latch is not performing a release but the home switch on the release actuator is deactivated. The latch's home switch is activated, usually as a result of an automatic rehome. This may also temporarily clear after a normal e-release. Until this alert clears, the door latch may spontaneously release.
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Vehicle Controller Left alert: The door latch had to be rehomed because of an unexpected movement in the latch's release motor. The latch is not perfor
- 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-A180 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.