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Tesla CC_f019

Unable to charge - Vehicle connection issue Insert charge handle fully into charge port

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DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeCharging is unavailable while CC_f019 is active. Try charging again after disconnecting and reconnecting the Wall Connector. Ongoing charging capability is not established if the alert persists.
ServiceService is required if the issue persists after the verified reconnection, Wall Connector power-cycle, and alternate-equipment checks.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

CC_f019 means the Tesla detected a communication error between the Wall Connector and the vehicle. Disconnect the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnect it, ensuring the charge handle is fully inserted. If the alert persists, verified guidance states that service is required.

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1. What does CC_f019 mean?

CC_f019 means the Tesla detected a communication error between the Wall Connector and the vehicle. Disconnect the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnect it, ensuring the charge handle is fully inserted. If the alert persists, verified guidance states that service is required.

2. Technical explanation

The verified manufacturer communication describes CC_f019 as: “Unable to charge - Vehicle connection issue. Insert charge handle fully into charge port.” It states that a communication error occurred between the Wall Connector and the vehicle. This alert concerns the charging connection and communication; the evidence does not establish a specific failed vehicle part or Wall Connector component.

3. What system is affected?

Charging connection and communication between a Tesla Wall Connector and the vehicle.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The alert prevents charging when the communication error is present.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Charging is unavailable or interrupted with the CC_f019 alert.
  • The display message instructs the driver to insert the charge handle fully into the charge port.
  • A communication error is reported between the Wall Connector and the vehicle.

6. Possible causes

  • A communication error between the Wall Connector and the vehicle.
  • The evidence does not establish a more specific underlying cause.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Charging is unavailable while CC_f019 is active. Try charging again after disconnecting and reconnecting the Wall Connector. Ongoing charging capability is not established if the alert persists.

9. What you can safely do

  • Disconnect the Wall Connector from the vehicle and reconnect it, ensuring the charge handle is fully inserted into the charge port.
  • If the issue persists, turn OFF the circuit breaker serving the Wall Connector, wait briefly, then turn it back ON, as described in the verified manufacturer communication.
  • If other charging equipment is available, connect the vehicle to another Wall Connector or a Mobile Connector to determine whether it can communicate with other charging equipment.
  • If the issue persists, arrange service.
  • For Wall Connector-specific information, consult its installation guide.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Reconnect the Wall Connector to the vehicle and retry charging.
  2. If the condition remains, power-cycle the Wall Connector using its serving circuit breaker as described by Tesla.
  3. Where another Wall Connector or Mobile Connector is available, test whether the vehicle communicates with that equipment.
  4. Do not infer the failed component solely from this alert; verified evidence identifies a communication error but does not identify a specific component failure.

11. When to contact service

Service is required if the issue persists after the verified reconnection, Wall Connector power-cycle, and alternate-equipment checks.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm whether CC_f019 clears after reconnecting the Wall Connector.
  • Determine whether the vehicle communicates with another Wall Connector or a Mobile Connector, if available.
  • Evaluate the persistent charging communication issue. Further service procedures are not established by the supplied verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied manufacturer material directs service if the issue persists but does not specify a repair or component replacement.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF 10250483, published December 1, 2023: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA manufacturer communication PDF 10253660, published March 26, 2024: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified NHTSA-hosted Tesla manufacturer communications describe CC_f019 and its recommended steps. Example: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla alert CC_f019 mean?

It means a communication error occurred between the Wall Connector and the vehicle. The displayed alert says: “Unable to charge - Vehicle connection issue. Insert charge handle fully into charge port.”

What should I do first?

Disconnect the Wall Connector from the vehicle, reconnect it, and retry charging. Ensure the charge handle is fully inserted.

What if CC_f019 returns?

Tesla’s verified guidance says to power-cycle the Wall Connector using its serving circuit breaker and, if available, try another Wall Connector or a Mobile Connector. If the issue persists, service is required.

Does CC_f019 prove that the vehicle or Wall Connector has failed?

No. The verified evidence establishes a communication error between the Wall Connector and vehicle, but does not establish a specific failed component.

20. Sources & verification

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