Pre-Collision System Sensor Fusion Error
2023-2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Single Motor RWD
The 2023 Tesla Model 3 is equipped with a Standard Range Single Motor RWD engine (RWD). Below you'll find detailed c0425 diagnostic code information including labor time estimates, cost ranges, and technician notes specific to this engine configuration.
Description
The pre-collision system detects a mismatch between radar and camera object detection data.
Symptoms
- PCS temporarily disabled
- Intermittent PCS warnings
- False collision alerts or no alerts
- System unreliable in certain conditions
Common Causes
- Radar or camera misalignment
- Sensor calibration drift
- One sensor partially blocked
- Environmental interference
Diagnostic Steps
- Perform radar alignment check
- Calibrate forward camera
- Clean all sensor surfaces
- Check for software updates
- Test in controlled conditions
Repair Notes
Calibrate all PCS sensors. Perform both static and dynamic calibration as required.
Related Codes
Other Chassis Codes
- C0021LF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0022RF Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0023LR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0024RR Wheel Speed Sensor Range/Performance
- C0025LF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0026RF Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0027LR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0028RR Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent
- C0035Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
- C0036Left Front Wheel Speed Signal Erratic
C0425 on Other Vehicles
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Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Single Motor RWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2017 Long Range Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2017 Performance Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2017 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD
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2018-2018 Long Range Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2018-2018 Performance Dual Motor AWD
Common Questions
What does code C0425 mean on a 2023-2023 Tesla Model 3?
C0425 stands for "Pre-Collision System Sensor Fusion Error". The pre-collision system detects a mismatch between radar and camera object detection data.
What are the symptoms of C0425 on a Tesla Model 3?
Common symptoms of C0425 include: PCS temporarily disabled, Intermittent PCS warnings, False collision alerts or no alerts, System unreliable in certain conditions.
What causes C0425 on a 2023-2023 Tesla Model 3?
Common causes of C0425 include: Radar or camera misalignment, Sensor calibration drift, One sensor partially blocked, Environmental interference.
Last updated: March 2026