Macbook Air M1 - Kernel Error code 86

For what it's worth, I am in this thread earlier - I had an M1 MBP, saw this error. I returned that machine and purchased the M1 MacBook Air (same 1tb hd, 16 mb ram) and the same error appears in console at the same regularity, seemingly doesn't impact performance.

Yes, the specific VPN (not want to identify it here) has client GUI and run in Rosetta.

The VPN provider has promised to provide new build for the ARM architecture soon. So I am just using back to Windows pc for the required VPN connection and kindly wait for the new build. That's why not check this msg in Mac in time, not bad excuse but still sorry for so late response.

Said above, this Mac Kernel error message still hope can be addressed soon. It is too frequent and messing all other console messages.

I would say (for now): try to ignore it, since it doesn't seem to make an impact on performance.

I have also talked about this with Apple Support (NL), but the engineer was so honest to reveal he didn't know what to do about this (besides the obvious tips like re-installing macOS, creating a new user and checking if I had installed the latest update). At the end of our chat he said Apple Support doesn't support console error messages.

I have this also. I did try a bluetooth Logitech mouse and scrolling stuttered so badly that I returned it. I also get errors that Facebook pages are using significant memory that are affecting performance, or something to that effect. I already had to send my MacBook Air M1 in to AppleCare because it ended up stuck in a sign in loop. Problem was identified as onboard SSD read/write problem. They replaced the Touch ID board and the Logic Board. I don't know much about Macs and hope this isn't something else wrong with it. Didn't buy this to have it wear out in a year or two. I have an original mini iPad and iPad Air 2 that still run great. I mention that because I debated between this and an iPad Pro before buying this. My battery life I great though. But I close apps when I'm not using them. That's just habit from using iPads which can slow down with too much running at once.

I am having the same issue on my M1 Mac mini, but I have one difference compared to others. I received a warning from Console on my navigation bar. After further review, I can say that I am in the same boat as everyone else. Apple Chat Support didn't really help either.

Hey dtmunir, kernel_task is a system function to prevent over-heating; it's not using any significant battery. :)

Same problem here after migrating from iMac on High Sierra to MacMini M1:

Even after Reinstalling Big Sur 11.1 again-still the same log.

Is there a solution? Or do I just ignore it?

I'm getting the same on my M1 Mac mini, along with a very unstable Bluetooth connection (unsure if the two are connected).

I'm seeing the same issue on my M1 MacBook Air.

I've tried restarting, this hasn't worked to resolve the issue.

My next step is trying the Big Sur beta; will update if this resolves the issue.

Updating to 11.1 beta did not fix this issue.

Edit: misread users post, deleted my comment.

+additional symptom: poor battery performance.

like, really really bad.

not sure how to quantify that metric, but it plumits, even when running”nothing”.