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Tesla CHG_u007

Charging equipment reports error Check equipment for error code or message

Common search variants: CHGu007 · CHG-u007 · CHG u007 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeThe reported external-equipment fault prevents charging at the affected equipment. Whether charging is possible elsewhere is not yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceNot yet established by verified evidence. The verified material says this alert does not typically indicate an issue with the vehicle.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

CHG_u007 means charging was interrupted because the external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents charging. Check the charging equipment for its own error code or message.

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1. What does CHG_u007 mean?

CHG_u007 means charging was interrupted because the external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents charging. Check the charging equipment for its own error code or message.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Tesla owner-manual material filed by NHTSA states that this alert is usually specific to the external charging equipment and power source and does not typically indicate an issue with the vehicle.

3. What system is affected?

External charging equipment and its power source.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Charging is interrupted.
  • The external charging equipment has reported a fault that prevents the vehicle from charging.
  • A CHG_u007 alert is displayed.

6. Possible causes

  • A reported fault in the external charging equipment.
  • A condition related to the external charging equipment's power source.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

The reported external-equipment fault prevents charging at the affected equipment. Whether charging is possible elsewhere is not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Check the external charging equipment for its error code or message.
  • For Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status-light troubleshooting, consult that product's Owner's Manual at Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guides.
  • Consult the vehicle owner's manual charging instructions.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Read and follow the error code or message reported by the external charging equipment.
  2. Review the applicable Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status-light information in its product Owner's Manual.
  3. Not yet established by verified evidence whether additional owner troubleshooting steps apply.

11. When to contact service

Not yet established by verified evidence. The verified material says this alert does not typically indicate an issue with the vehicle.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check the external charging equipment's reported error code or message.
  • Not yet established by verified evidence which vehicle service checks, if any, are required.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Resolve the fault reported by the external charging equipment or its power source. Specific repairs are not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10250483: Tesla owner-manual material, published 2023-12-01. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10253660: Tesla owner-manual material, published 2024-03-26. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Applicable verified evidence covers US Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023), Model S (2012–2023), and Model X (2016–2023). NHTSA-hosted Tesla owner-manual communications describe CHG_u007 as an external charging-equipment fault alert: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does CHG_u007 mean?

Charging was interrupted because the external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents the vehicle from charging.

Does CHG_u007 usually indicate a vehicle fault?

No. Verified Tesla owner-manual material states that this alert is usually specific to external charging equipment and power sources and does not typically indicate an issue with the vehicle.

What should I check first?

Check the external charging equipment for its error code or message.

20. Sources & verification

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