OBD Guide

P0B32

Hybrid/EV Battery D Voltage High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–889 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Reducing electric range
  • The car may go into emergency mode
  • Possible error messages on the display

Causes

  • Malfunction of elements in section D of the battery
  • Problems with balancing battery cells
  • Battery management system (BMS) malfunction
  • Damage to high voltage wiring
  • Charger malfunctions

How to Fix

  1. Carry out diagnostics of the high-voltage battery
  2. Check the condition of the elements in section D
  3. Test the operation of the cell balancing system
  4. Check the integrity of high-voltage wiring
  5. Update or replace the Battery Management Module (BMS)
  6. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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