The “Spotify Loading Error” (spinning circle or black screen) is a common glitch in Tesla’s infotainment system. Since you are likely in the car right now, here are the fixes ranked from fastest to most effective.
1. The Scroll Wheel Reset (Fastest Fix)
Action: While parked, press and hold both scroll wheels on the steering wheel for about 10 seconds until the main screen goes black.
Result: The system will reboot (the Tesla logo will appear). Once it reconnects to LTE, try opening Spotify again.
2. The “Language Switch” Trick (Most Effective)
If the reboot didn’t work, this forces the car to reload the entire app data cache without deleting your profile.
Go to Controls (Car icon) > Display > Touchscreen Language.
Change it from English to English (UK) (or any other language you can read).
The screen will restart to apply the change.
Once it boots up, open Spotify. It should load correctly.
Go back to settings and switch the language back to your original preference.
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3. Switch Audio Sources
Sometimes the audio driver gets “stuck” on the Spotify handshake.
Tap the Audio Settings (the levels icon).
Switch the source to Radio or Karaoke.
Play a sound for 2 seconds.
Switch back to Spotify.
4. Sign Out & QR Code Reset
If the interface loads but says “Login Failed” or shows no playlists:
Scroll to the bottom of the Spotify menu in the car.
Tap Sign Out.
Do not try to type your password manually (it often glitches). Use your phone to scan the QR code on the screen to log back in.
Is your Premium Connectivity Active?
Check the top right of the screen. If you see only signal bars (no “LTE” or “5G”) or if the connectivity icon has a line through it, your car has lost data access.
Test: Open the Web Browser or YouTube app. If those don’t load either, the issue is your car’s modem, not Spotify.
Fix: Connect the car to your phone’s Mobile Hotspot to bypass the internal modem issue.
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