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OpenAI: Model Unavailable / Overloaded

Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 21m ago

What We're Seeing Right Now

No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with OpenAI, report below to help the community.

What is this error?

When OpenAI reports a model as unavailable or overloaded, the specific AI model you're trying to use cannot process requests right now. This is often temporary and happens during peak usage times, model updates, or capacity issues.

Error Signatures

Model not foundmodel_not_foundThe model is currently overloadedModel is at capacityThis model is not availablemodel_overloadedThe model does not existAccess denied to modelModel temporarily unavailablecapacity_exceeded

Common Causes

  • The model is overloaded with too many concurrent users
  • Model is being updated or undergoing maintenance
  • The model has been deprecated or renamed
  • Your plan doesn't include access to this specific model
  • Regional capacity issue — model available in some regions but not others

✓ How to Fix It

  1. Check if OpenAI has announced any model changes or deprecations
  2. Try a different model version (e.g., gpt-4 instead of gpt-4-turbo, claude-3-haiku instead of claude-3-opus)
  3. Wait 5-10 minutes and retry — overload is often temporary
  4. Check your plan's model access — some models are limited to higher tiers
  5. Verify the exact model name/ID — typos or outdated names cause this error
  6. Check this page for community reports on model availability
OpenAI Resources:

Live Signals

Service Components
DALL-E
Operational
Sora
Operational
OpenAI API
Operational
ChatGPT
Operational

User Reports

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Recent Incidents

MAJOR✓ Resolved
ChatGPT elevated error rates
Users experiencing 502 Bad Gateway errors and request timeouts for ~45 minutes
7d ago → 7d ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is OpenAI model not available?
The model may be overloaded, under maintenance, deprecated, or not included in your plan. Check OpenAI's announcements and try an alternative model.
Is OpenAI model overloaded right now?
Check the live status and community reports on this page. A spike in reports usually indicates widespread capacity issues.
What alternative models can I use on OpenAI?
Most providers offer multiple models. Try a smaller or newer version — these often have more available capacity.

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