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Tesla CHG_f083

Cannot charge - Poor grid power quality possible Retry / Try other charge location or Supercharging

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DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeThe alert indicates charging cannot proceed at the affected location or session. The verified guidance is to retry, try another charge location, or use Supercharging. Overall safe-to-charge status is not established by the supplied evidence.
ServiceNot yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

Tesla alert CHG_f083 means charging power was lost and poor grid power quality is possible. Retry charging, use another charge location, or use Supercharging.

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1. What does CHG_f083 mean?

Tesla alert CHG_f083 means charging power was lost and poor grid power quality is possible. Retry charging, use another charge location, or use Supercharging.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Tesla owner-manual material filed with NHTSA states that power has been lost during charging. It may result from the charging equipment losing power from its source, such as a wall outlet, or from an issue with the charging equipment. The alert title specifically identifies poor grid power quality as possible.

3. What system is affected?

Charging system and the external charging-power source/equipment.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The vehicle displays CHG_f083: “Cannot charge - Poor grid power quality possible Retry / Try other charge location or Supercharging.”
  • Charging power has been lost during charging.
  • Charging may not proceed at the current charge location.

6. Possible causes

  • Power loss to charging equipment from its power source, for example a wall outlet.
  • An issue with the charging equipment.
  • Poor grid power quality is identified as possible by the alert title.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

The alert indicates charging cannot proceed at the affected location or session. The verified guidance is to retry, try another charge location, or use Supercharging. Overall safe-to-charge status is not established by the supplied evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Retry charging.
  • Try another charge location.
  • Use Supercharging.
  • For Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status-light troubleshooting, refer to the applicable product Owner’s Manual at Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guides.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Retry the charging session.
  2. If the alert returns, try a different charge location.
  3. Use Supercharging as identified in the alert.
  4. Consult the applicable Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guide for Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status-light information.

11. When to contact service

Not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10253660: Index381, published March 26, 2024: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10253658: Index373, published March 26, 2024: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253658-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10250483: ManualC, published December 1, 2023: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10250482: ManualB, published December 1, 2023: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250482-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

This alert is verified in Tesla owner-manual material submitted to NHTSA. Verified US applicability: 2017–2023 Model 3; 2012–2020 and 2021–2023 Model S; and 2016–2020 and 2021–2023 Model X. Source confidence: 0.9500; last verified September 23, 2026.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla CHG_f083 mean?

It means power has been lost during charging. The alert identifies poor grid power quality as possible and advises retrying, using another charge location, or Supercharging.

What can cause CHG_f083?

Verified material says the charging equipment may have lost power from its source, such as a wall outlet, or there may be an issue with the charging equipment. Poor grid power quality is also identified as possible.

What should I do when CHG_f083 appears?

Retry charging. If necessary, try another charge location or use Supercharging. For Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status lights, consult the applicable product Owner’s Manual.

Can I drive with CHG_f083?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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