The “Dashcam unavailable – Check USB” error message in Tesla vehicles can be caused by a number of things, including:
- A faulty USB drive. Tesla recommends using a high-quality USB drive with at least 32GB of storage space. The drive should also be formatted in FAT32.
- A corrupt USB drive. If your USB drive is corrupted, you may need to reformat it. You can do this by plugging the drive into your computer and formatting it using the FAT32 file system.
- A loose USB connection. Make sure that the USB drive is securely plugged into the USB port in the glove box.
- A software update. If you have recently updated your Tesla’s software, it is possible that the update has caused a conflict with the Dashcam. Tesla is aware of this issue and is working on a fix. In the meantime, you can try the following temporary solutions:
- Unplug the USB drive and plug it back in.
- Restart your Tesla.
- Update your Tesla’s software to the latest version.
If you have tried all of the above solutions and you are still getting the “Dashcam unavailable – Check USB” error message, you may need to contact Tesla Service for assistance.
Here are some additional tips for avoiding the “Dashcam unavailable – Check USB” error message:
- Use a high-quality USB drive with at least 32GB of storage space.
- Format the USB drive in FAT32.
- Do not use a USB hub.
- Do not plug the USB drive into a USB port that is also used for charging.
- Avoid disconnecting the USB drive while the car is in motion.
- Update your Tesla’s software to the latest version.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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