VCSEC-A198
VCSEC_a198_BPillarNFCReaderMIA
Also written as VCSEC_A198 / VCSEC A198 / VCSEC_a198_BPillarNFCReaderMIA / vcsec_a198_bpillarnfcreadermia
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 VCSEC-A198 mean?
Tesla alert code in the Vehicle Controller Security (VCSEC) module. B Pillar BLE chip was not able to talk to NFC chip NFC state change is requested and the NFC reader chip responded
Original Description
B Pillar BLE chip was not able to talk to NFC chip NFC state change is requested and the NFC reader chip responded
Affected Tesla Models
What You May Notice
- Vehicle Controller Security alert: B Pillar BLE chip was not able to talk to NFC chip NFC state change is requested and the NFC reader chip responded
- Possible issue with keyless entry or passive entry
- Alert in the Tesla app
How to Diagnose and Resolve
- 1 Reboot the vehicle
- 2 Re-pair your phone key or key card in Controls > Locks
- 3 Schedule service if Sentry Mode or key access remains unreliable
Severity Notes
VCSEC-A198 is an Alert in the Vehicle Controller Security system. Confirm the vehicle screen and Tesla app show no driving or charging restrictions, and schedule service if the alert returns.