Reportedly, problems with Tesla BMS mainly affect Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y models produced between 2018 and 2021. For the owner, they begin with a diagnostic message appearing on the train’s monitor. The system error, which has the code “BMS a066”, is decoded as follows: “the maximum charge level and possible mileage may decrease.” At the same time, the range of an electric car drops sharply: from 400 km to 100 km on a single charge.

In addition, according to many Tesla owners, both in Korea and abroad, their vehicles often “issue” other error codes: “BMS a079” (“cannot charge the battery”), “BMS a029” (“maximum charge level has been reduced battery level “). “), “BMS w073” (“the machine cannot start”) and “BMS w123” (“the machine cannot restart”). Since November last year, the Korea Automotive Testing and Research Institute (KATRI) website has Vehicle Recall Center posted a host of comments about Tesla battery issues, according to The Korea Times.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea launched an investigation, because there were cases of ignition of Tesla batteries in the republic. In particular, it is reported about an electric car of this brand, which burned down during maintenance at a brand service station.

Reportedly, issues with Tesla BMS mainly affect Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y models manufactured between 2018 and 2021. For the owner, they begin with a diagnostic message appearing on the train’s monitor. The system error, which has the code “BMS a066”, is decoded as follows: “the maximum charge level and possible mileage may decrease.” At the same time, the range of an electric car drops sharply: from 400 km to 100 km on a single charge.

In addition, according to many Tesla owners, both in Korea and abroad, their vehicles often “issue” other error codes: “BMS a079” (“cannot charge the battery”), “BMS a029” (“maximum charge level has been reduced battery level “). “), “BMS w073” (“the machine cannot start”) and “BMS w123” (“the machine cannot restart”). Since November last year, the Korea Automotive Testing and Research Institute (KATRI) website has Vehicle Recall Center posted a host of comments about Tesla battery issues, according to The Korea Times.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea launched an investigation, because there were cases of ignition of Tesla batteries in the republic. In particular, it is reported about an electric car of this brand, which burned down during maintenance at a brand service station.