VCLEFT-A387
VCLEFT_a387_steerColInOutMotorEncoderStalled
Also written as VCLEFT_A387 / VCLEFT A387 / VCLEFT_a387_steerColInOutMotorEncoderStalled / vcleft_a387_steercolinoutmotorencoderstalled
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-A387 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Left (VCLEFT) module. Steering column in/out motor encoder ticks not seen while being driven No ride height sensor calibration. n/a to North American or Air Suspension eqiupped vehicles. No ride height sensor calibration. Proper calibration of the ride height sensors calibration. Inaccurate headlamp leveling corrections.
Original Description
Steering column in/out motor encoder ticks not seen while being driven No ride height sensor calibration. n/a to North American or Air Suspension eqiupped vehicles. No ride height sensor calibration. Proper calibration of the ride height sensors calibration. Inaccurate headlamp leveling corrections.
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Vehicle Controller Left alert: Steering column in/out motor encoder ticks not seen while being driven No ride height sensor calibration. n/a to North A
- 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-A387 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.