OBD Guide

B0121

Fluid Reservoir Level Sensor F

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The passive safety system fault indicator is on
  • The passive safety system can be disabled
  • Incorrect liquid level readings

Causes

  • Liquid level sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Damage to the fluid reservoir

How to Fix

  1. Check the fluid level in the reservoir
  2. Inspect the sensor and its connector for damage
  3. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Clean or replace connector if there is corrosion

Related codes

Error B0121 by Vehicle Brand