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Tesla UI_a006

Service is required Schedule service now

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DriveNot yet established by verified evidence. The supplied material does not provide a general drive-permission statement for UI_a006 itself.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence. The supplied material does not provide a general charging-permission statement for UI_a006 itself.
ServiceContact Tesla Service and schedule service now. Tesla's verified owner-manual material says more information should be available when service is scheduled.
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Quick answer

Tesla UI_a006 means “Service is required — Schedule service now.” Tesla states that it is set remotely when a condition requiring service is detected. Schedule Tesla service; additional information should be available when service is scheduled.

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1. What does UI_a006 mean?

Tesla UI_a006 means “Service is required — Schedule service now.” Tesla states that it is set remotely when a condition requiring service is detected. Schedule Tesla service; additional information should be available when service is scheduled.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Tesla owner-manual material filed with NHTSA states that UI_a006 is a remotely set alert for a detected condition requiring service. The alert may be associated with various conditions; the supplied evidence does not identify the specific condition for an individual vehicle. Tesla further states that the alert can only be cleared by a service technician after the vehicle has been serviced.

3. What system is affected?

Not yet established by verified evidence. UI_a006 is a general service-required alert and the supplied evidence does not identify a specific vehicle system.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The diagnostic record lists severity as unknown, and the verified evidence does not assign a general severity level to UI_a006.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The touchscreen displays: “Service is required — Schedule service now.”
  • Tesla has remotely set the alert after detecting a condition requiring service.

6. Possible causes

  • A condition requiring service was detected on the vehicle and the alert was set remotely by Tesla.
  • The specific underlying condition is not yet established by verified evidence; Tesla states that UI_a006 can be set due to various conditions.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied material does not provide a general drive-permission statement for UI_a006 itself.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied material does not provide a general charging-permission statement for UI_a006 itself.

9. What you can safely do

  • Schedule service with Tesla.
  • Provide the displayed UI_a006 alert information when arranging service.
  • Do not attempt to clear the alert yourself; Tesla states it can only be cleared by a service technician after the vehicle has been serviced.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Schedule Tesla service. Tesla states that more information should be available when service is scheduled.
  2. No owner-level diagnostic procedure for identifying the underlying condition is established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact Tesla Service and schedule service now. Tesla's verified owner-manual material says more information should be available when service is scheduled.

12. What the service center may check

  • Identify the remotely detected condition associated with the UI_a006 alert.
  • Perform service appropriate to the identified condition.
  • Clear UI_a006 after the vehicle has been serviced; Tesla states a service technician must clear the alert.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • The verified evidence does not establish a universal repair because UI_a006 may be set for various conditions.
  • Tesla service identifies and addresses the underlying condition, then a service technician clears the alert after service.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10250484, published December 1, 2023: Tesla owner-manual material describes UI_a006 as a remotely set alert for a condition requiring service. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250484-9999.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10253666, published March 27, 2024: Tesla owner-manual material includes the UI_a006 alert description. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253666-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Tesla owner-manual material: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250484-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla UI_a006 mean?

It means “Service is required — Schedule service now.” Tesla states that it is set remotely when a condition requiring service is detected.

What caused UI_a006?

The specific cause is not yet established by verified evidence. Tesla states that this alert can be set due to various conditions.

Can I clear UI_a006 myself?

No. Tesla states that the alert can only be cleared by a service technician after the vehicle has been serviced.

Can I drive or charge with UI_a006 displayed?

Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied material provides no general drive or charging authorization for this alert.

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