VCLEFT-A290
VCLEFT_a290_occupancyFaultedFront
Also written as VCLEFT_A290 / VCLEFT A290 / VCLEFT_a290_occupancyFaultedFront / vcleft_a290_occupancyfaultedfront
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-A290 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. The front seat occupancy sensor is faulted Occupancy sensor is out of spec Occupancy sensor voltage is not faulted or disconnected Cannot determine occupancy of the seat
Original Description
The front seat occupancy sensor is faulted Occupancy sensor is out of spec Occupancy sensor voltage is not faulted or disconnected Cannot determine occupancy of the seat
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Vehicle Controller Left alert: The front seat occupancy sensor is faulted Occupancy sensor is out of spec Occupancy sensor voltage is not faulted or di
- 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-A290 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.