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Tesla CHG_u014

Charging equipment reports error Check equipment for error code or message

Common search variants: CHGu014 · CHG-u014 · CHG u014 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeThe current charging session is interrupted because the external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents charging. Whether charging can proceed using other equipment is not yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceWhether Tesla service is required is not yet established by verified evidence. The verified documentation directs attention to the external charging equipment and its reported error or message.
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Quick answer

CHG_u014 means charging was interrupted because external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents charging. Check the charging equipment for its displayed error code or message.

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1. What does CHG_u014 mean?

CHG_u014 means charging was interrupted because external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents charging. Check the charging equipment for its displayed error code or message.

2. Technical explanation

Tesla documentation submitted to NHTSA describes CHG_u014 as an external charging-equipment fault. The alert is usually specific to the external charging equipment and power source and does not typically indicate a vehicle issue.

3. What system is affected?

External charging equipment and its power source. A specific vehicle system is not established by verified evidence.

4. How serious is this code?

Severity is not yet established by verified evidence. The verified documentation establishes that charging is interrupted.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • CHG_u014 is displayed.
  • Charging is interrupted.
  • The external charging equipment reports a fault or error message.

6. Possible causes

  • The external charging equipment has reported a fault that prevents the vehicle from charging.
  • The alert is usually specific to external charging equipment and power sources.
  • Further specific causes are not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

The current charging session is interrupted because the external charging equipment reported a fault that prevents charging. Whether charging can proceed using other equipment 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, refer to the applicable product Owner's Manual at Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guides.
  • Do not attempt high-voltage or internal charging-equipment repairs.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Read and record the error code or message reported by the external charging equipment.
  2. Consult the applicable Mobile Connector or Wall Connector Owner's Manual for status-light troubleshooting.
  3. Additional troubleshooting steps are not yet established by verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Whether Tesla service is required is not yet established by verified evidence. The verified documentation directs attention to the external charging equipment and its reported error or message.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check the charging equipment's reported error code or message.
  • No further service checks are established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • No repair or resolution procedure is 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

  • No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation states: “Charging was interrupted because the external charging equipment has reported a fault that prevents the vehicle from charging.” It instructs the user to check charging equipment for an error code or message. Applicable verified records cover US Tesla Model 3 (2017–2023), Model S (2012–2023), and Model X (2016–2023), subject to the supplied applicability records.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does CHG_u014 mean?

It means the external charging equipment reported a fault that prevented charging, so charging was interrupted.

Does CHG_u014 usually mean there is a problem with the vehicle?

No. Verified Tesla documentation says this alert is usually specific to external charging equipment and power sources and does not typically indicate a vehicle issue.

What should I check?

Check the external charging equipment for its error code or message. For a Tesla Mobile Connector or Wall Connector, consult the applicable product Owner’s Manual for status-light troubleshooting.

Is it safe to drive?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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