TESLA Alert
VCLEFT-A383
VCLEFT_a383_steerColInOutMotorStallCurrent
Also written as VCLEFT_A383 / VCLEFT A383 / VCLEFT_a383_steerColInOutMotorStallCurrent / vcleft_a383_steercolinoutmotorstallcurrent
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-A383 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. Steering column in/out motor is running at stall current
Original Description
Steering column in/out motor is running at stall current
Affected Tesla Models
Model SModel XModel 3Model YCybertruck
What You May Notice
- Vehicle Controller Left alert: Steering column in/out motor is running at stall current
- 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-A383 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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