TESLA Alert

VCLEFT-A267

VCLEFT_a267_seatTrackHCEncStlDbg

Also written as VCLEFT_A267 / VCLEFT A267 / VCLEFT_a267_seatTrackHCEncStlDbg / vcleft_a267_seattrackhcencstldbg

System
VCLEFT
Vehicle Controller Left
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 VCLEFT-A267 mean?

Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. The track motor encoder has unexpectedly stalled Current draw exceeds 70% of stall limit and encoder not moving for 100ms The motor is not in a movement state or it is but has not detected high current motor stall Encoder may increment incorrectly if obstruction encountered

Original Description

The track motor encoder has unexpectedly stalled Current draw exceeds 70% of stall limit and encoder not moving for 100ms The motor is not in a movement state or it is but has not detected high current motor stall Encoder may increment incorrectly if obstruction encountered

Affected Tesla Models

Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck

What You May Notice

  • Vehicle Controller Left alert: The track motor encoder has unexpectedly stalled Current draw exceeds 70% of stall limit and encoder not moving for 100m
  • 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

VCLEFT-A267 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.

Other VCLEFT Codes

VCLEFT_a001 VCLEFT_a002 VCLEFT_a003 VCLEFT_a005 VCLEFT_a006 VCLEFT_a010 VCLEFT_a012 VCLEFT_a013
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